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.
Lessons:
- Foundations of Neurobiology: Cells and synapses
- Neural networks: Emotion, Regulation, Reward and Habit
- Neurobiology of Anxiety
- Neurobiology of Depression
- Neurobiology of Psychotic Disorders
- Neuroscience of Addiction and Reward
- Recovery and Rebalancing
- Social Buffering
Course Details:
- Self-Paced / Asynchronous
- Time: 5 instructional hours plus assignment
- Designed to be complementary to those who have completed the Emotional Health Practitioner - Foundations Program
- OSAP eligible (Confirm OSAP eligibility here)
Please note: This course has been adapted from a previously delivered live session and is offered in an online, self-paced format. While the recording is clear and fully usable for learning, the audio quality may vary at times. The course fee has been discounted to reflect this.
- Normal price would be $250 but this is discounted to $200.
Prerequisites:
No formal requirements—only an interest in the subject.
How to Register:
We will connect with you when registration opens
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