Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy (Graduate Diploma)

The University of Lethbridge, established in 1967 and based in Lethbridge, Alberta, is a public research university known for its student-centered approach and innovative teaching. With around 8,500 students, including approximately 900 international learners, the university emphasizes small class sizes and close faculty mentorship. This environment supports personalized learning, enabling students to engage deeply with subjects across arts, sciences, education, management, health sciences and fine arts.

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The Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy Graduate Diploma at the University of Lethbridge is a part-time program that focuses on psychotherapy and addiction. It prepares students for careers in psychotherapy with an emphasis on addiction and mental health.

Students in this program learn about psychotherapy, addiction, and mental health. They also develop clinical counselling skills and learn how to work with clients with addiction and mental health issues.

Graduates of this program can work as Addiction Counsellors, Mental Health Therapists, Psychotherapists, or Clinical Counsellors in hospitals, clinics, or private practice.