How does health counselling change the brain?
This micro-credential course explores the neurobiological basis of common psychological disorders, with a focus on addictions, and examines how health counselling can reshape brain function.
Students will gain an understanding of key brain structures, neurotransmitters, and neural circuits involved in depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and the various types of addictions. This course integrates cutting-edge neuroscience research, brain imaging studies, and real-world clinical applications to show how health counselling influences neuroplasticity, cognition, and emotional regulation.
This course bridges neuroscience and clinical practice, offering a deeper appreciation of how health counselling can literally rewire the brain.
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Lessons:
- Foundations of Neurobiology
- Neurobiology of Anxiety
- Neurobiology of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Related Disorders
- Neurobiology of Mood
- Neurobiology of Schizophrenia: Psychotic Disorders
- Neuroscience of Addiction
- Stimulant Use Disorders (Cocaine, Amphetamine, Nicotine, Caffeine)
- Neuroscience of Alcohol Use Disorder
- Neuroscience of Opioids
- Neuroscience of Cannabis Use and Abuse
- Recovery, Relapse, and Future Directions
Course Details:
- Date: September 26
- Time: 5 instructional hours plus assignment
- Online self paced / asynchronous
- Designed to be complementary to those who have completed the Emotional Health Practitioner Program
- OSAP eligible (Confirm OSAP eligibility here)
Prerequisites:
No formal requirements—only an interest in the subject.
How to Register:
We are expecting the program to go live in September
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We will connect with you when registration opens
Cost: $350
Trent alumni receive 10% off. Please email alumni@trentu.ca for more information.
Current Trent undergraduate students receive 20% off. Please email microcredential@trentu.ca for more information.
NOTE: Only one discount code can be used per order
For further information on this course, please visit the Canadian Family Health Counselling website.
Instructions for applying for OSAP