CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRISIS COUNSELOR
Before a counselor can effectively apply and assess the crisis theories and techniques to crisis situations he/she must possess the under listed qualities: Many times, a client may stir up painful memories from your own past. Effective crisis counselors are aware of their own triggers and have spent time in counseling or other self-awareness […]
UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION
Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence. People with addiction (severe substance use disorder) have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s), such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life. They keep using alcohol or a drug […]