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Models of Addiction shape our understanding and also limit it. These are the primary Models of Addiction in current substance abuse treatment...

Soon to retire after 18 years as an addiction counselor and clinical supervisor, reflects on their career marked by initial challenges and regret over blending recovery mindset into counseling. ...

Yes, I am a "coach." It's a small part of what I do overall: I mostly focus on counseling and clinical supervision, like the Prevention Specialist credential. But coaching...

Hypnosis applies to mental health, substance abuse treatment, and lifestyle enhancement....

I also enjoy the process and focus of coaching. Instead of being diagnosis-driven, I have an opportunity to work with clients on behaviors and situations that counseling generally does not...

If you follow any big-name self-help gurus, they all have what they call an INNER CIRCLE. This is a group that gets “closer” access to them and more features and...

I am choosing this life. I am choosing to start my business while I work full time. I am choosing to add to my life. So why then is my...

If you care about the issues in your community surrounding substance abuse and addiction, and you want a great starting point, this could be the credential for you. In working...

Getting kids back to school is hard enough but adding in co-parenting, possibly for the first time, can be daunting. There are schedules to figure out. Emergency contacts to be...

Coaches Coaches Coaches We thought we knew a thing or two about coaching, and we do. But what we are seeing in the marketplace is that people are getting bombarded...

How can you tell if you need a counselor or a coach? I’ve been a Counselor for 16 years. I’ve gone all the way from a registered counselor with a...

One of the most important skills to develop as a counselor is understanding and applying the correct DSM-5 Criteria, and working with a diverse team. As substance abuse professionals, we...