Diploma in Internet & Gaming Addiction Counseling

The digital age has brought many opportunities — but also new challenges. Excessive internet use, social media dependency, and gaming addiction are increasingly affecting mental health, relationships, education, and productivity. Many young people and adults struggle with compulsive online behavior, social withdrawal, poor academic/work performance, and strained family relationships.

The Diploma in Internet & Gaming Addiction Counseling at the Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria (CICN) equips professionals with the knowledge and therapeutic skills to assess, prevent, and treat technology-related addictions. The program prepares graduates to support individuals, families, schools, and organizations in navigating this modern challenge with evidence-based and culturally relevant approaches.

Why Choose the CICN Diploma in Internet & Gaming Addiction Counseling?

Unlike traditional addiction counseling, internet and gaming addiction requires specialized insight into digital behavior, reward systems, and family/social impact. This program provides cutting-edge training that combines neuroscience, psychology, and counseling practice, ensuring graduates are prepared for one of the fastest emerging mental health issues of our time.

What You Will Learn

The curriculum balances theory, practice, and digital literacy, with modules including:

Foundations of Behavioral Addictions – Understanding internet and gaming as non-substance addictions.
Psychology of Digital Dependency – Why screens, games, and social media become addictive.
Neurobiology of Internet & Gaming Addiction – Brain reward circuits, dopamine, and compulsive behavior.
Assessment & Diagnosis – Tools and frameworks for identifying digital addiction.
Therapeutic Interventions – CBT, motivational interviewing, family therapy, and relapse prevention.
Children & Adolescents – Addressing school failure, social withdrawal, and identity issues.
Family & Community Impact – Supporting parents, partners, and communities affected by digital overuse.
Healthy Technology Use – Digital literacy, balance, and lifestyle strategies.
Prevention & Public Awareness – Building resilience and advocacy in schools and communities.

Supervised Practicum – Practical training in internet and gaming addiction cases.

Program Outcomes

By the end of this diploma, graduates will be able to:

Counsel individuals struggling with compulsive internet and gaming use.
Conduct professional assessments and create treatment/recovery plans.
Support parents, schools, and organizations in addressing digital addiction.
Provide culturally sensitive interventions that balance modern tech use with mental well-being.
Advocate for prevention and education on healthy technology habits.

Who Can Enroll?

This program is ideal for:

Aspiring addiction counselors focusing on digital and behavioral addictions.
Psychologists, mental health workers, and social workers.
Educators, school counselors, and youth mentors.
Parents, clergy, and community leaders supporting children and families.
NGO and community-based workers addressing youth mental health.
Anyone passionate about helping individuals and families manage digital life healthily.

Program Details

Duration: 9–12 months (flexible online and on-campus study options)
Certification: Diploma in Internet & Gaming Addiction Counseling (Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria)
Progression: Pathway to Higher Diplomas, advanced addiction counseling training, or licensing programs.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Graduates can work in:

Private Practice Counseling – specializing in internet and gaming addiction recovery.
Schools & Educational Institutions – supporting students affected by technology overuse.
Hospitals & Mental Health Centers – treating behavioral addictions alongside clinical teams.
Rehabilitation & Wellness Centers – integrating digital addiction treatment.
NGOs & Community Organizations – promoting awareness and offering interventions.
Corporate Wellness Programs – helping employees manage screen and gaming addiction.
Faith-Based & Community Programs – offering counseling support in family and youth contexts.

Why CICN?

The Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria is the pioneer of professional counseling education in Africa. With this Diploma in Internet & Gaming Addiction Counseling, CICN addresses one of the most urgent and contemporary mental health issues of the 21st century.

At CICN, we don’t just train counselors — we raise digital wellness champions who restore balance, empower families, and guide communities into healthy technology use.

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