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Compulsive Spending/Debting Recovery: Advanced Professional Training
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Compulsive Spending/Debting Recovery: Advanced Professional Training

A comprehensive 17-hour advanced-level course providing in-depth training in compulsive spending and debting disorders. Participants will develop expertise in understanding the neurobiological, psychological, and social foundations of financial addiction; learn to conduct thorough assessments and make accurate diagnoses; and master evidence-based treatment strategies including cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. The course emphasizes Canadian clinical guidelines, resources, and recovery frameworks, equipping professionals to help clients establish healthy relationships with money and spending.

Lifetime accessCertificate of completion19 lessonsMobile & desktop
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingAssessment & ScreeningCompulsive Spending
Compulsive Spending/Debting Recovery: Advanced Professional Training
$170CAD
17 CEU hrs

What you'll learn

Understand the neurobiology of compulsive spending and reward pathways
Distinguish between financial addiction and substance use disorders, and identify similarities
Assess clients using validated diagnostic frameworks and Canadian clinical guidelines
Identify psychological drivers including stress, trauma, burnout, and emotional regulation deficits
Develop comprehensive case conceptualizations integrating biopsychosocial factors

Professional Recognition

CACCF - Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation - Approved CEU Provider

Approved for 17 Continuing Education Hours from The CACCF

Eligible for professional development credit with:

CRPOCollege of Registered Psychotherapists of OntarioBCACCBC Association of Clinical CounsellorsOCSWSSWOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service WorkersBCCSWBC College of Social WorkersACSWAlberta College of Social WorkersCNOCollege of Nurses of OntarioBCCNMBC College of Nurses and MidwivesCRNACollege of Registered Nurses of AlbertaIC&RCInternational Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
Disclaimer
These bodies use self-directed professional development models and do not pre-approve CE providers or courses. Registrants are responsible for determining whether activities align with their individual learning goals. Certificate of completion provided for your professional development records.
Apply cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to address compulsive financial behaviors
Use motivational interviewing to enhance client engagement and behavior change
Help clients build healthy relationships with money and spending
Connect clients to Canadian support systems, resources, and recovery programs
Prevent relapse through structured treatment planning and monitoring

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counselling, or related field
  • Current professional license or certification in a mental health or addiction field
  • Knowledge of basic assessment and treatment principles
  • Interest in behavioral addictions and financial recovery

Who this course is for

  • Licensed therapists and counsellors
  • Social workers specializing in addiction recovery
  • Financial counsellors and coaches
  • Addiction specialists and recovery program managers
  • Psychiatric nurses and clinical nurses
  • Mental health professionals expanding into financial addiction treatment

Course Content

4 sections • 19 lessons • 17 hours total length

About this course

A comprehensive 17-hour advanced-level course providing in-depth training in compulsive spending and debting disorders. Participants will develop expertise in understanding the neurobiological, psychological, and social foundations of financial addiction; learn to conduct thorough assessments and make accurate diagnoses; and master evidence-based treatment strategies including cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. The course emphasizes Canadian clinical guidelines, resources, and recovery frameworks, equipping professionals to help clients establish healthy relationships with money and spending.