SUD600 Personal & Professional Growth

This course will examine common requirements and concerns related to Substance Use Counselors.

• Counselor burnout; signs/symptoms; early warning signs; unique needs of the recovering counselor; prevention techniques.

• Personal & Professional Growth; recognizing personal strengths, limitations, and knowledge to promote professional growth; importance of stress management; relaxation techniques; leisure skills, exercise; proper nutritional; time management etc. 

• The recovering counselor; "two hats" and the limitations and liability. 

• Professional Growth: Ethics and professional conduct/standards; consultations, counselor support and performance; the skills of a successful helper; ongoing education and training; translation of the code of ethics into professional behavior. 

• Certification requirements: Review of the credentialing agency handbook for SUD Certified counselor; Review of the State of California Counselor Regulations and code of conduct. 

• Professional Contacts and organizations.