George Patriki - Addiction & Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) Integrative 12hrs (Download)

Substance abuse rarely occurs in isolation—co-occurring mental health issues complicate treatment and recovery for millions worldwide. Healthcare professionals, counselors, and family members need comprehensive skills to address both conditions simultaneously, yet most training focuses on one or the other. This integrative approach bridges that gap with evidence-based strategies for dual diagnosis intervention.

Expert-Led Professional Development

This 12-hour certification program is designed and delivered by George Patriki, a dual diagnosis specialist whose comprehensive training has been delivered across Australia. The self-paced format makes advanced clinical skills accessible to professionals seeking CPD points (12 points recognized by APS, ACA, AASW, PACFA, and other peak bodies) as well as family members supporting loved ones through recovery.

Comprehensive Six-Module Curriculum

Module 1: Drugs and Effects establishes foundational knowledge covering the addiction cycle, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, stimulants (including ice, speed, ecstasy, cocaine), inhalants, and the specific risks of impaired driving. You’ll understand how different substances affect the body and brain.

Module 2: Addictions and Mental Health explores dual diagnosis complexities through an integrative holistic model. This module examines underlying needs driving addictive behaviors—including unresolved grief and anger—providing insight into why surface-level interventions often fail.

Module 3: Harm Minimization and Optimal Health covers pharmacotherapies alongside orthomolecular science and functional medicine principles. You’ll learn evidence-based harm reduction strategies that prioritize client safety and gradual progress toward optimal health.

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Module 4: Brain Works dives into neuropharmacology and neurophysiology, explaining neuroplasticity, neurotransmitter function, and the critical distinction between psychosis and dissociation. The module includes psychospirituality concepts that address existential dimensions of recovery.

Module 5: Trauma Model and Treatment Keys addresses trauma’s central role in addiction, teaching you to navigate guilt versus shame dynamics and manage client ambivalence—common barriers to lasting change.

Module 6: Brief and Early Intervention provides practical frameworks including stages of change theory, cost-benefit analysis techniques, and the “Tripod of Support” model for sustainable recovery planning.

Practical Application Skills

Beyond theory, you’ll develop hands-on intervention skills for delivering brief interventions to individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health challenges. The training equips you to facilitate family support groups using current best practices from an integrative perspective.

Downloadable worksheets and PowerPoint slides accompany video lessons, providing reference materials for clinical application.

Who Should Enroll

This certification suits counselors and clinicians seeking advanced dual diagnosis skills, healthcare professionals requiring CPD points, community workers responding to substance abuse issues, and family members wanting structured knowledge to support loved ones effectively. The course accommodates both professional development and personal learning goals.

Upon completion, participants receive certification documentation (options available based on professional requirements) and gain practical competencies for addressing one of today’s most pressing public health challenges.