In our previous blog, we discussed the top three co-occurring conditions of addiction: major depression, panic attacks and anxiety, and mental illnesses like schizophrenia and personality disorders. Knowing the most common dual diagnosis of addiction is important, but recognizing their symptoms is … [Read more...] aboutRecognizing Co-Occuring Conditions in Recovery
Training and Education
Can Solution-Focused Therapy Help Individuals In Recovery?
We’ve talked about the rise of evidence-based therapy as a means of treating substance abuse and addiction. You may have heard of another type of therapy referred to as solution-focused therapy. What is it, and can it help addicts recover? The answers might surprise you. Solution-focused therapy, … [Read more...] aboutCan Solution-Focused Therapy Help Individuals In Recovery?
12 Core Functions: Furthering Client Treatment through Consultation
Addiction isn’t easy. It can be as pervasive and damaging as cancer. For substance abuse counselors, treatment doesn’t always end after court-ordered or initial counseling. In many cases, this is the first step in recovery, and client treatment is furthered through consultation both during and after … [Read more...] about12 Core Functions: Furthering Client Treatment through Consultation
12 Core Functions: Counselor Report and Record Keeping
Writing reports and keeping records is absolutely critical to client care. Without an accurate history of a client’s progress, collaboration between caregivers becomes impossible, goal-setting becomes pointless, and prescribing medicine or therapies becomes dangerous. You’ll need to demonstrate the … [Read more...] about12 Core Functions: Counselor Report and Record Keeping
