Completed from United Kingdom
Absolutely brilliant! This course gave me the exact toolkit I needed to transition from a social work assistant to a fully qualified drug and alcohol counselor. The modules on harm‑reduction strategies were eye‑opening, and I loved the live webinars where we role‑played difficult client scenarios. The reading list included the latest NICE guidelines, which made the content feel cutting‑edge. I left the course feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to make a real difference in my clients' lives.
The Drug and Alcohol Counseling course at Stanmore School of Business exceeded my expectations. The curriculum was perfectly aligned with my goal of becoming a certified counselor, and each module built directly on the last. I especially appreciated the case‑study workbook that walked us through a client’s relapse cycle, which I later used in my practicum to develop a relapse‑prevention plan. The video lectures were clear and the reading packets were up‑to‑date with the latest DSM‑5 criteria. Overall, the learning experience was professional, engaging, and gave me the confidence to start my own practice.
I took the Drug and Alcohol Counseling course because I wanted some solid, hands‑on skills for my community health job. The stuff we learned about motivational interviewing was super useful—I actually used a new technique on a client this week and saw a noticeable shift in their willingness to discuss treatment options. The course material was easy to follow and the real‑world examples from Australian and Canadian settings made it feel relevant. It wasn’t perfect—some of the PDFs could've been more interactive—but overall I’m happy with what I got out of it.
The Drug and Alcohol Counseling program was extremely thorough. My learning goal was to understand both the theoretical frameworks and the practical interventions used in community settings, and the course delivered on both fronts. I found the detailed breakdown of the stages of change model particularly valuable; I applied it during my internship to map out treatment plans for three different clients. The course materials—especially the downloadable assessment tools—were well‑structured and directly applicable. While the pacing was a bit fast in the middle, the overall experience was highly educational and relevant to my career aspirations.
