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Understanding Addictions and Substance Abuse

This practical and compassionate course equips lay counsellors to support families who are deeply affected by a loved one’s addiction. Grounded in biblical truth and psychological insight, it helps counsellors understand the impact of addiction on family dynamics, explore common roles such as the enabler, hero, scapegoat, and lost child, and guide families toward healing, hope, and healthy boundaries. Counsellors will learn how to foster honest communication, apply counselling skills such as active listening and reflective questioning, and gently integrate spiritual practices, including prayer, Scripture, and confession, into the recovery journey.


With real-life case studies, practical tools, and printable resources, this course empowers lay counsellors to walk alongside families with empathy, structure, and Spirit-led wisdom.

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  • 2 hours

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  • 9 E-books

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    What you are going to learn

    A few more words about this course

    This course equips lay counsellors and ministry leaders with the essential tools to support families affected by addiction. It explores how addiction impacts family roles, relationships, and faith, and offers practical, biblically grounded strategies to guide families toward healing. Participants will learn how to foster healthy boundaries, offer spiritual and emotional support, and walk alongside families with compassion, without enabling destructive patterns.

    You will learn:

    • Understanding the impact of Addiction on the Family
    • Developing Core Counselling skills
    • Addressing Root Issues with Sensitivity and Insight
    • Healthy Boundaries and Structure
    • Integrating Faith and Spiritual Healing

    Marilize Howell

    Specialist Wellness Counsellor

    About

    Marilize is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of personal growth, both emotionally and spiritually. I believe the most helpful counselling relationship is a collaborative one. I specialise in working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, loss and grief, premarital and marriage counselling, interpersonal and social relationships, lack of purpose, finding your true identity, dealing with everyday life, and management of anxiety and depression. I provide a non-judgmental and convenient space for my clients and help them untangle and find themselves again.

    Course reviews

    "You have made me so excited to start my counselling journey. If I ever lecture I aspire to have the same vibe you carry"
    Alexa DOE
    "Marilize, thank you for your bubbly and fun personality. You make  coming to class exciting every time!"
    KATE PARKER
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