Addiction: A Guide for Carers

Are you caring for people experiencing addiction?

This course offers essential knowledge and skills for carers of those experiencing addiction.

Fees

$69

Duration

Self-paced

Study mode

Online

Location

Nationwide

Caring for people with addictions? You're not alone

1 in 20

Australians struggle with addiction or substance abuse

35%

of carers often or always feel lonely

Course information

This course offers essential knowledge for those supporting individuals struggling with addiction. The content focuses on understanding the nature of addiction, recognising its signs, and developing effective strategies for supporting those experiencing addiction, all while maintaining your personal wellbeing.

Through this short course, you will learn how to support individuals through recovery, manage challenging behaviours, and promote overall well-being. Whether you are a carer, a family member or just want to empower yourself through education, this course will equip you with the practical skills and understanding needed to offer compassionate and informed care.

Benefits of completion

Better understanding of the effects of addiction
Gain insight into self-care when caring
Learn skills for constructive and healthy conversations
Understand boundaries and how to assert them

Why Addictions: A Guide for Carers?

Gain fundamental skills for aiding those with addictions.
Gain an understanding of how addictions develop and their potential impact on mental health, including associated illnesses.
Learn about the complexities of addiction and the crucial support systems available to caregivers during these challenging times.
Learn how to manage your responsibilities while prioritising your own well-being.

Delivery Method

This non-accredited course is completed entirely online. Post-purchase, you will receive access to our online learning platform.

In our Learning Management System, there is a course video presented by one of our Mental Health Trainers as well as concluding activities for you to complete at your own pace.

You will also be able to download the course slides and bonus materials.

Course Content

This course is specifically designed for professional and unprofessional carers of people experiencing addiction. The course content will cover the following topics

What is the impact of addiction on the person – symptoms
What is the impact of addiction on others
Neurotransmitters – what is the addiction pathway in the brain
Brain impacts of addiction
Strategies to interrupt the addiction cycle
Where to find support as a carer
How to set healthy boundaries with a person experiencing addiction
How to communicate effectively with a person experiencing addiction
Tips on self-care when looking after a person experiencing addiction
Tips for carers – How to turn arguments into conversations

Addictions - A Guide for Carers

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To purchase the content, press the 'enrol' button below and get started on your modules!

The course content takes approximately 2 to 3 hours. This course is entirely online and self-paced. You can take your time working through the content and return back to any module within 3 months.