This course provides an overview of addiction from a holistic standpoint through the examination of both theory and the continuum of helping interventions currently used in Canada. The course also explores the prevention and treatment continuum in Canada along with providing an introduction to ethical and legal issues an addiction professional will face.
No Scheduled Class Meetings, January 15 - March 24 (Online)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Catherine Howson
Notes:
Instructors
Catherine Howson
Catherine Howson is an instructor in the Addiction Education Program at McMaster University. Her expertise involves counselling and treatment for various mental health conditions including substance use disorders, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and relationship concerns. She enjoys mentoring emerging therapists and provides clinical supervision for graduate students throughout their internships and beyond.
Catherine obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. She also works as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with Lifeworks and has a private counselling practice.
