Addiction to drugs or alcohol can be an on-going nightmare for those affected. It is a horrible disease that leads to compulsive behavior and disrupt a person’s life and their families life’s as well. Addiction not only affects the addict but it also affects the entire family. Addicts tend to […]
Being a Counselor
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IC&RC International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) can be defined as “IC&RC promotes public protection by setting standards and developing examinations for the credentialing and licensing of prevention, substance use treatment, and recovery professionals” according to the IC&RC website. They provide the information and education needed to pass the exam […]
There are certain advantages and disadvantages of becoming a substance abuse counselor. Advantages: A major advantage is that you probably will not have a hard time finding a job. With the rise of addiction the need for substance abuse counselors is in high demand. In fact according to the U.S. […]
It seems obvious that counselors would be good listeners; however, the importance of developing our listening skills is often overlooked because we think that it is easy to be a good listener. Being an active listener is a skill that requires effort and practice. You can’t apply all of your […]