Diploma in Workaholism & Productivity Addiction Counseling

In today’s fast-paced world, many people equate self-worth with constant achievement. While ambition and diligence are admirable, unchecked drive can spiral into workaholism and productivity addiction, compulsive patterns of overworking, inability to rest, guilt during downtime, strained relationships, burnout, and declining health.

The Diploma in Workaholism & Productivity Addiction Counseling at the Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria (CICN) provides specialized training for professionals who want to help individuals break free from unhealthy cycles of overwork and rediscover balance, rest, and fulfillment beyond constant performance.

Why This Diploma Matters

Unlike general stress management, this diploma goes deeper by focusing on the psychological, emotional, cultural, and societal drivers of workaholism. It equips graduates to address this modern addiction with sensitivity, evidence-based interventions, and holistic strategies.

What You Will Learn

The curriculum covers both the science and practice of counseling in work addiction:

Foundations of Workaholism – Understanding work as a behavioral addiction.
Psychological & Emotional Roots – Perfectionism, trauma, fear of failure, and self-worth issues.
Neurobiology of Overwork – Reward systems, dopamine cycles, and stress hormones.
Assessment & Diagnosis – Identifying unhealthy productivity patterns versus healthy ambition.
Therapeutic Interventions – CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and identity reengineering.
Burnout & Stress – Recognizing and reversing chronic fatigue and emotional exhaustion.
Impact on Relationships & Families – Counseling partners and children of workaholics.
Organizational & Cultural Influences – How workplaces and societies encourage overwork.
Recovery & Relapse Prevention – Creating sustainable lifestyle balance.
Supervised Practicum – Hands-on experience with real-life cases of workaholism.

Program Outcomes

By graduation, participants will be able to:

Counsel individuals struggling with compulsive work and productivity addiction.
Design holistic recovery plans that include lifestyle restructuring and relational repair.
Help families and workplaces support healthier boundaries.
Advocate for work-life balance in organizations and communities.
Empower individuals to redefine success beyond constant achievement.

Who Can Enroll?

This program is ideal for:

Counselors and therapists seeking expertise in behavioral addictions.
Psychologists, HR professionals, and workplace wellness specialists.
Faith-based and community leaders guiding high-achieving individuals.
Corporate coaches and consultants.
Anyone passionate about addressing the hidden costs of overwork in society.

Program Details

Duration: 9–12 months (flexible online and on-campus learning)
Certification: Diploma in Workaholism & Productivity Addiction Counseling (Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria)
Progression: Pathway to Higher Diplomas in Addiction Counseling, Occupational Counseling, or Clinical Psychology.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Graduates will be prepared to work in:

Private Counseling Practice – specializing in work-life balance recovery.
Corporate Wellness & HR Departments – addressing overwork and burnout among employees.
Hospitals & Mental Health Centers – supporting clients with stress-related illnesses.
Rehabilitation & Coaching Centers – integrating productivity addiction recovery into broader wellness.
Faith-Based & Community Organizations – guiding individuals caught in cycles of overwork.
NGOs & Advocacy Platforms – promoting mental health awareness in the workplace.

Why CICN?

The Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria is a trailblazer in redefining counseling for Africa and the world. By introducing this diploma, CICN highlights the importance of addressing one of the most socially accepted yet damaging addictions of our era.

At CICN, we don’t just train counselors — we raise balance-makers who help society rediscover rest, wholeness, and authentic success.

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