Counseling Syllabus

Tobacco Addiction Counseling Syllabus

Course Philosophy
  1. Foundational knowledge of Tobacco Addiction is essential.
  2. Basic counselling techniques and strategies are the necessary skills.
  3. Effective therapeutic interventions are the tools.
  4. The integrated addiction model is the framework for the recovery process.
  5. Integration of the knowledge, skills, tools and framework for recovery is essential for preparing the student for counselling the smoker.

Course Objectives

 

Course Manual Table of Contents

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Part 1: Knowledge

Lesson 1: Foundational Knowledge

History of Tobacco

Tobacco Addiction

Health Risks of Smoking

Lesson 2: Core Issues Underlying Tobacco Addiction

Core Issues

An Overview of Four Theorist’s Perspectives on Addiction

Denial and the Integrated Addiction Model

Lesson 3: Creating a Recovery Plan

An Integrated Approach to Recovery

Systematic Recovery Design

Recovery Tools

Lesson 4: Nature of Tobacco Addiction Counseling

Foundation of Tobacco Counseling

Group and Phone Counseling

Counseling Tool Box

 Part 2: Skills & Strategies

Lesson 5: Recognize, Acknowledge, Identify

Recognize, Acknowledge, Identify

Four Dimensions of Addiction

Counselor’s Toolbox

Lesson 6: Reframe and Reinforce

Reframe

Changing the Paradigm

Counselor’s Toolbox

Lesson 7: Brief, Debrief and Motivate

Brief Debrief and Motivate

Motivation

Counselor’s Toolbox

Lesson 8: Model, Bond and Anchor

Model, Bond and Anchor

Counselor’s Toolbox

 Part 3: Recovery Issues

Lesson 9: Pain and Sabotage

Pain

Sabotage

Counselor’s Toolbox

Lesson 10: Fear and Anger

Fear

Anger

Counselor’s Toolbox

Lesson 11: Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Loss

Counselor’s Toolbox

Lesson 12: Transference and Relapse

Transference

Relapse

Counselor’s Toolbox

 Part 4: Wellness

Lesson 13: Special Challenges-Special Needs

Dual Disorders Treatment

Residential Treatment for Tobacco Addiction

Lesson 14: Taking Care of Yourself

Taking Care of Yourself

Fitness Overview

Tools 4 You, The Counsellor

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