Overview

Description

Course Content for Addiction Training for Professionals (Online)

Program Overview: The Addiction Training for Professionals course at the Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) of the International Balkan University offers a comprehensive training designed specifically for professionals in the healthcare, counseling, and social work fields. This course provides in-depth knowledge and practical strategies to address five major types of addiction, with each week dedicated to a different addiction. The program spans 5 weeks and includes a total of 20 hours of instruction.

Course Duration:

• 5 weeks
• 4 hours per week
• Total: 20 classes

Weekly Modules:

1. Week 1: Alcohol Addiction

   • Understanding the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of alcohol addiction.
   • Intervention techniques, motivational interviewing, and methods to foster treatment engagement.
   • Long-term management strategies and support systems for sustained recovery.

2. Week 2: Smoking Addiction

   • Examining the health implications and addictive nature of nicotine.
   • Comprehensive smoking cessation strategies including behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy.
   • Preventing relapses and maintaining long-term cessation.

3. Week 3: Drug Addiction

   • Differentiating between various types of drug addictions and their specific treatment approaches.
   • Effective therapies for drug addiction, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication-assisted treatments.
   • The role of community and family support in the rehabilitation process.

4. Week 4: Food Addiction

   • Analyzing food addiction and its psychological triggers.
   • Dietary management and psychological interventions to address compulsive eating behaviors.
   • Developing personalized treatment plans based on patient assessments.

5. Week 5: Technology Addiction

   • Identifying and addressing addiction to digital devices, social media, and internet gaming.
   • Strategies for managing and reducing screen time.
   • Implementing therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for technology addiction.

Professional Development:

• Expert-Led Instruction: Delivered by professionals with extensive experience in addiction treatment.
• Interactive Learning: Features case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises.
• Continuous Learning Resources: Access to additional online materials and professional forums.

Course Format:

• Flexible scheduling options including evening and weekend classes to fit professional commitments.
• Offered in both in-person and online formats to accommodate all participants.

Benefits for Participants:

• Gain specific skills for assessing, treating, and managing various types of addictions.
• Enhance professional capacity to support recovery and improve patient outcomes.
• Receive a certification from the IBU LLC, acknowledging specialized training in addiction management.

This structured and intensive course equips professionals with the essential tools and knowledge to effectively address the challenges presented by addiction across various contexts.

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Prerequisites

What you'll learn

• Overcoming Addiction Techniques

Requirements

• No