Description
This course focuses on the personal and professional growth of the counselor in the Chemical dependency professional. The student will explore the various understandings in two Alfred Adler's books on human nature to be introduced to concepts applicable to their own life. The student will examine their concepts about human nature from an Adlerian perspective. Other topics will include counselor burnout, relapse prevention, certification and credentialing requirements, professional associations as well as issues and strategies of personal and professional growth. Balance of Life as developed from the Native American perspective of White Bison will be studied with its application to the Medicine Wheel and the 12 steps in recovery. Nutrition as an important aspect of personal care will be explored.