Overview
- The Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Addiction) provides you with an introduction to the theories of substance and behavioural addiction and explore the skills required to practice with trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches to addiction counselling.
- In addition to three courses specifically focusing on addiction within the context of counselling, you will explore core components of counselling practice such as lifespan development theories which details the support required for individuals at different life stages (from early childhood into late adulthood) and from diverse population groups (neurodiverse people, First Nations communities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities).
- Guided by industry experts and experienced academics you will be introduced to the counselling skills required to work with individuals, families and communities challenged with addiction. You will also examine preparatory information regarding relapse prevention, risk assessment and treatment planning.
- You will focus on working with substance and behavioural addictions throughout the lifespan and how counsellors might approach co-existing mental health challenges.
Further study
After completing the Graduate Certificate of Counselling, you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Counselling or the Master of Counselling.
