Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling

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Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling

As more and more people have easy access to gambling (especially online) addiction to gambling is on the increase and more people are seeking help.

This course will enhance your counselling knowledge and skills to meet the increasing need for gambling addiction counselling and support.

Gambling addiction is massive and is on the increase, especially online gambling. There is an increasing need for gambling addiction counselling in the UK, Online and Overseas. This diploma course will train you in the knowledge, skills and practice of helping, supporting and counselling people and their families who are trapped in the world of gambling addiction.

You will develop a full understanding of gambling addiction and its resultant dependency and learn how to help your clients overcome their addiction to gamble and change their behaviour to a more positive lifestyle.

This course will enhance your counselling knowledge and skills to meet the increasing need for gambling addiction counselling.

Module 1: Introduction to Gambling Addiction Counselling
Lesson 1 – Gambling and Addictions
Lesson 2 – Key Counsellor Skills and Qualities
Lesson 3 – Problem Solving Approaches (CBT and Egan)
Lesson 4 – Types of Gambler and Phases of Gambling
Lesson 5 – Compulsive Gambling
Lesson 6 – Male versus Female Gamblers
Lesson 7 – Underage Gamblers and Senior Citizen Gamblers
Lesson 8 – Online Gamblers
Lesson 9 – Gambling and the Workplace
Lesson 10 - Professional Responsibilities and Boundaries

Module 2: Gambling Addiction : Working with the Client
Lesson 11 – Identifying a Gambling Addiction
Lesson 12 – Gambling: A Family Problem
Lesson 13 – Confronting a Gambling Problem and Responsible Gambling
Lesson 14 – Devising a Plan for Success
Lesson 15 – Maintaining a Positive Lifestyle and Regaining Financial Control
Lesson 16 – Continuing Professional Development and Supervision

Note: Each module has a comprehensive list of useful website addresses plus a list of references and further reading.

Upon successful completion of 4 assignments you will be awarded the Diploma in
Gambling Addiction Counselling and a CPD Certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is priced at £349.00 as an introductory offer. The normal fee for this course is £499.