Quitting is Just the Beginning: The Importance of Relapse Prevention Counselling

In this course, addictions specialist Dr. Amanda Giordano, Ph.D., NLPC, introduces evidence-informed approaches to relapse prevention counselling for substance use disorders and behavioural addictions. The training explores addiction as a chronic condition, the maintenance stage of change, relapse conceptualisation, neuroscience-informed interventions, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, and recovery support planning. Learners will gain practical tools for reducing shame, strengthening coping strategies, supporting long-term recovery, and helping clients build meaningful lives beyond addictive behaviours.