Completed from United Kingdom
I signed up for this course hoping to get a better handle on workplace‑related addictive behaviours, and it delivered. The casual tone of the video lessons made the heavy subject matter easy to digest, and the interactive quizzes helped cement the concepts. I walked away with a handy self‑assessment checklist that I’ve already used with a few colleagues to spot early signs of gaming addiction. The course material was spot‑on – concise slides, real‑world examples, and a solid bibliography for deeper reading. All in all, a solid learning experience that met my expectations.
The Behavioral Addiction course perfectly aligned with my goal of expanding my consulting toolkit. The modules on diagnostic frameworks gave me a clear, step‑by‑step approach to identify gambling and internet addiction in clients. I especially valued the practical case studies, which let me practice motivational interviewing techniques during live webinars. The reading pack included recent articles from the Journal of Behavioral Addictions, making the material both current and highly relevant. Overall, the instruction was professional, the resources were top‑notch, and I feel confident applying what I learned in my practice.
I’m thrilled with how this course exceeded my learning goals! The enthusiastic delivery kept me engaged, and the role‑play sessions on counseling adolescents with social media addiction were incredibly practical. I now feel equipped to design intervention plans using the evidence‑based CBT techniques taught in week three. The course handbook, packed with flowcharts and real case excerpts, was a fantastic reference. My confidence has skyrocketed, and I’m already presenting a mini‑workshop at my university based on what I learned.
The Behavioral Addiction program offered a detailed, methodical exploration of both theory and practice. Each module was broken down meticulously – from neurobiological underpinnings to socio‑cultural factors – which helped me meet my research objectives for my master's thesis. I particularly appreciated the in‑depth video interviews with leading experts and the supplementary datasets that allowed me to run my own analysis on gaming‑related risk factors. The course materials were comprehensive, up‑to‑date, and presented with clear citations. My overall learning experience was highly satisfactory, and I now possess a robust analytical framework for future projects.
