The Counselor’s Role in Combatting NIMBYism
The role of the counselor in substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring disorder (COD) treatment involves competency in client, family, and community…
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“Patient” Versus “Client”: What is the Best Way to Identify Those We Treat?
Recently my organization found itself making the decision on whether to use the term “client” or “patient” in identifying the people we…
Useful Verbs for Writing Measurable Objectives
Knowledge: “I will . . .” list record underline state define arrange name relate describe tell reproduce memorize recall repeat recognize label…
Transformational Education and Recovery
A person’s recovery from substance use and abuse is not lifelong and all-powerful; rather, it is something that individuals with proper support networks…
Recovery Needs More Spirituality
I believe cultivating spirituality is critical for those in recovery from addiction, and Buddhism and Twelve Step recovery programs are two powerful…