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Applied Behavioral Counseling for Addiction

Designed for active counselors, this course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. Participants will master advanced behavioral techniques, relapse prevention strategies, and personalized treatment planning to improve client outcomes.

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£320

Certified Addiction Counseling Professional

  • Pass mark 70%
  • Certificate on completion
  • Verifiable public certificate ID
  • English · available globally
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Applied Behavioral Counseling for Addiction: the short answers

What is Applied Behavioral Counseling for Addiction?
Designed for active counselors, this course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. Participants will master advanced behavioral techniques, relapse prevention strategies, and personalized treatment planning to improve client outcomes.
Who is Applied Behavioral Counseling for Addiction for?
It is pitched at Intermediate level for Addiction Counselors working in drugs and alcohol, and is studied online from any country.
How long does Applied Behavioral Counseling for Addiction take?
Around 20 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
How is the certification assessed?
Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
What do I receive when I pass?
Certified Addiction Counseling Professional, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
How much does it cost?
£320 once, with no subscription.

What you will be able to do

  • Formulate personalized treatment plans based on evidence-based models
  • Implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for addiction
  • Deliver structured relapse prevention strategies
  • Utilize assessment tools for monitoring client progress
  • Navigate ethical dilemmas in intensive counseling settings

Written by Marcus Thorne, Lead Clinical Counselor. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Addiction Counseling Professional, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.

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