What you will learn?
This course is NOT for licensed therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists or other credentialed providers. It is an introductory course for lay counselors, coaches, and, as mentioned in the first slide, those genuinely interested in offering basic help and support to those struggling with substance abuse in their local communities and faith assemblies.
Study covers the following:
- Definition of Substance Use Disorder
- Statistics on Drug & Alchohol Addiction in the US and globally.
- Causes of Substance Use Disorder
- Types of Substances
- Defining Mental Health and Mental illness.
- Understanding the Connection Between Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder.
- What the Bible says About Addiction
- Careers in Alcohol & Drug Addiction
- Treatment and Support for Substance Use Disorder.
To be awarded a certificate of completion, the courses listed below in each of the programs have to be successfully completed.
Certificate: Fundamentals of Christian Mental Health Coaching
Christian Mental Health Coaching- CMHC 101
Understanding Substance Use Disorder -The Basics- SUD 100
Battle For the Body
Spiritual Strategies for Warfare
Certificate: Counseling God's Way II- Addiction Ministry (NEW)
Addiction & Recovery Counseling BC-202
Understanding Substance Use Disorder -The Basics- SUD 100
Spiritual Warfare Strategies
Battle for The Body
Note: This course form is only for students working on the certificate program listed above. It requires all 4 courses to be completed to earn a certificate of completion.
Download attached form and submit your answers via email below:
sosmbibletraining@yahoo.com
About the course
Understanding Substance Use Disorder- The Basics
It is an introductory course for individuals seeking to help and support friends, loved ones, church family, groups and others in their communities struggling with alcohol and drug addiction.
This course introduces the learner to the world of addiction. By the end of the course, the learner will gain a foundational understanding of substance abuse and the addictive effects of these substances. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and applying biblical tools and strategies, the learner will know how to plan and deliver the best care possible to those struggling with substance use disorder in their church or community.
About the teacher
Margaret O.
Course(s) Taught: Biblical Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Life Coaching, Christian...
Dr Margaret is the president & founder of Sword of The Spirit Bible Institute. She possesses a Masters of Arts in Christian Studies and a Doctorate in Biblical Studies from Masters University of Divinity, Indiana. In addition, Dr. Margaret has obtained professional certifications in healthcare and advanced ministry training in Biblical Counseling, Coaching, Marriage & Family Counseling, Addiction & Recovery Counseling, Systematic Theology and more from several Christ-Centered training programs and organizations to include the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the International Institute of Faith Based Counseling.
