Addiction Counselor Best Practices
The Importance of Documentation
Documentation is not simply a chore. Indeed, documentation is one of the most important parts of a successful addiction counselor’s […]
Counselor Self-Improvement
A counselor’s quest for self-improvement truly never ends. The best counselors will likely agree that their job is never done […]
Addiction Treatment – A Small World
There are some lessons that a classroom or textbook can never teach. These lessons are learned on the ground, through […]
Supervision is Critical to Success
It may seem difficult for us as counselors to seek out our supervisors’ or other counselors’ advice when we encounter […]
Governmental & Institutional Oversight
Most states, including Florida, closely regulate the addiction treatment industry – and rightly so. The purpose of regulation is to […]
Recovery is Unique for Every Client
Just as every counselor is unique, clients are individual in their needs and desires as well. The individuality of a […]
Recovery is Ultimately Self-Directed
Self-direction revolves around the principle that our clients are the agents of recovery and it is their authority, through informed […]
The Perfect Treatment Plan
As addiction counselors we strive to create the perfect plan for each of our clients. Some of us develop a […]
Best Practices for Self Disclosure
Many people who work in the addictions field often have personal experience in substance abuse or addiction. While it may […]