ADD 201
Introduction to Addiction
- Total Units :
- 3.0
Available Classes
Online
Sep 08, 2025
to Nov 16, 2025
Section: C21
$910.19
Online
- Section:
- C21
- Class Semester:
- Fall 2025
- Cost:
- $910.19
- Date Range:
- Sep 08, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
- Class Dates:
- No Scheduled Class Meetings, September 8 - November 16 (Online)
- Location:
- ONLINE
- Instructor:
- Ben Gallivan
- Notes:
Online
Jan 12, 2026
to Mar 22, 2026
Section: C21
$910.19
Online
- Section:
- C21
- Class Semester:
- Winter 2026
- Cost:
- $910.19
- Date Range:
- Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
- Class Dates:
- No Scheduled Class Meetings, January 12 - March 22 (Online)
- Location:
- ONLINE
- Instructor:
- Stephanie Kersta
- Notes:
Instructors
Ben Gallivan
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Ben Gallivan is a Registered Psychologist (Alberta) and Recreation Therapist who has been working in the field of addiction for over 18 years. During his career Ben has worked as an Addiction Counsellor, Supervisor, and Provincial Co-ordinator for Alberta Health Services / AADAC. In addition, Ben operates his own successful private practice and teaches courses for Mt. Royal and Athabasca Universities. When not at work, Ben can be found spending time with his family and seeking adventure. He holds multiple certifications through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and enjoys spending as much time wandering through the hills as possible.
Stephanie Kersta
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Stephanie Kersta holds an Honors Bachelor of Science with a specialist in Psychology and a Masters of Science in Psychology. Additionally, she holds a number of certifications, namely, a post-graduate certificate in Addiction and Mental Health Counselling and advanced training in Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, Attachment Therapy, and Psychometric Assessments.
As a compliment to her strong clinical education, Stephanie has incorporated additional evidence-based holistic certificates to further round out her training, including certifications in four mindfulness and meditation clinical modalities.
Stephanie holds teaching positions at multiple post-secondary institutions, and she has a clinical psychotherapy practice where she primarily treats anxiety, depression, self-esteem and insomnia. She is also a trainer for ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) certifying individuals in these two important modalities. With a particular interest in stress and resilience, Stephanie regularly provides workshops and training sessions on stress, wellness, sleep, and mental health.