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#Counselor: The Magazine for #Addiction & #BehavioralHealth Professionals, including #Therapists, #SocialWorkers, & all others interested in #MentalHealth!
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Based in California? Want to get certified -- in the addiction treatment or mental health career field? Check out CCAPP's credentialing services -- regardless of whether you're a CCAPP member or not. Find out more at www.ccappcredentialing.org
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November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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California's passing of AB 5: The Safe and Supportive Act represents a crucial milestone in protecting and supporting the rights of LGBTQ+ students in California schools. Read about it in Vol 24, Issue 3. https://counselormagazine.com/article/ab-5-zbur/
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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Culturally responsive programming for African American clients with substance use disorders often involves creating a program that meets their needs. Read the article in February 2023's Counselor: https://counselormagazine.com/article/culturally-responsive-treatment/
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November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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[Free CE] Identify ways you can advocate for the peer support specialist in the clinical setting while learning about supervision. Join our partner NBHAP on Jan 7, 2026, for "Supervising Peer Support in the Clinical Setting". www.nbhap.org/webinars
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November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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The history of addiction recovery in America has witnessed numerous cycles of growth and decline. William Stauffer gives a quick primer in Vol 24, Issue 3's Counselor Concerns column. https://counselormagazine.com/article/listening-to-echoes-of-our-own-history/
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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Dennis Daley presents ways to improve and foster clients' adherence to #treatment in the June 2019 issue of #Counselor: https://www.counselormagazine.com/en/article/improving-adherence-to-treatment-part-ii
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November 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Get complex issues clarified and practical solutions to how addiction treatment facilities can reduce risk and get paid. Only $150, NBHAP's "Patient Financial Responsibility Toolkit" is 49 pages of ways to maximize profits while staying compliant. https://nbhap.org/publication-pfr-toolkit/
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November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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In part 2 of Nick Jaworski's article on avoiding common marketing mistakes, he writes about the problems of investing in things like Google Ads and ignoring your reputation. https://counselormagazine.com/article/avoiding-common-marketing-mistakes-part-2/
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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In this Vol 19, Issue 3 feature, three researches show the difference between risks for alcohol-attributable deaths between LGB and Non-LGB veterans. Read it at https://counselormagazine.com/article/risks-for-alcohol-attributable-deaths/
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November 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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In this Vol 19, Issue 3 feature, three researches show the difference between risks for alcohol-attributable deaths between LGB and Non-LGB veterans. Read it at https://counselormagazine.com/article/risks-for-alcohol-attributable-deaths/
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November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Learn how to to build and sustain recovery and consider the internal and external obstacles and motivators that may be faced. Join NBHAP on Dec 10 for the free CE webinar 'Universal Outcome in Substance Use Treatment, Prevention, and Recovery'. https://nbhap.org/webinar-universal-outcome/
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November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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There are additional challenges and barriers in recovery capital. David Best writes about the five factors that can be classed as negative recovery capital in the Vol 24, Issue 3 Recovery Capital column: https://counselormagazine.com/article/barriers-and-unmet-needs/
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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Transgender individuals face disproportionately high rates of substance use disorders and mental health conditions compared to their cisgender counterparts. Read more in Vol 24, Issue 3: https://counselormagazine.com/article/barriers-to-treatment-transgender/
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November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Serving the addiction field since 1975, Counselor is the longest running publication for professionals in addiction treatment and behavioral healthcare and the clients they serve. Ask about us at your next industry conference! www.counselormagazine.com
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November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Michael Prichard recounts his setback in trying non-alcoholic beer in the CCAPP column of the Vol 24, Issue 3 of Counselor. https://counselormagazine.com/article/is-non-alcoholic-beer-safe/ #alcoholism #Counselor #CCAPP
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November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Mell McCracken & Jack Moll describe what it was like looking for rehab options as part of the LGBTQ+ community and discuss why organizations need to offer more affirming care in Vol 24, Issue 3. https://counselormagazine.com/article/lgbtq-affirming-care-versus-lgbtq-inclusivity/
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November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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[Free CE] Bridge prevention and treatment in this webinar from NBHAP. On Dec 12, attend 'Harm Reduction & Sandwich Cookies: Are Harm Reduction Strategies Prevention or Treatment'. www.nbhap.org/webinars
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November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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New technologies in the behavioral health field are making game-changing advancements in client care and satisfaction. Read about it in the Volume 24, Issue 3 of Counselor: https://counselormagazine.com/article/publisher-042024/ #Counselor #Magazine #BehavioralHealth #technology
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November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Mell McCracken & Jack Moll describe what it was like looking for rehab options as part of the LGBTQ+ community and discuss why organizations need to offer more affirming care in Vol 24, Issue 3. https://counselormagazine.com/article/lgbtq-affirming-care-versus-lgbtq-inclusivity/
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October 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Experts in the field will bring the latest research and education to you in Newport Beach for five days in October! Join our partner CCAPP for the 12th annual California Addiction Conference. CCAPP members get a discounted price. More at https://ccappconferences.com/cac/
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October 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Sheri Laine covers the basics of acupuncture and how it correlates to improved health in Vol 24, Issue 3's Wellness column. Read it at https://counselormagazine.com/article/acupuncture-and-its-electromagnetic-power/
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October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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As the LGBTQ+ population continues to be plagued with higher rates of overdose, abuse, & death, it is imperative that gender-affirming practices be integrated by providers into current treatment settings. https://counselormagazine.com/article/gender-affirmative-practice/
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October 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Learn to recognize and support individuals exhibiting eating disorder behaviors, including co-occurring mental health challenges. Nov 18 is the free webinar "Project Blackbird: How to Support and Recognize Eating Disorder Behaviors". www.nbhap.org/events
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October 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Vol 24, Issue 3's Topics in Behavioral Health Care column addresses the experience and impact of caregiving on the family member or other individual providing support and assistance. https://bit.ly/vol24iss3TiBH
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October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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New technologies in the behavioral health field are making game-changing advancements in client care and satisfaction. Read about it in the Volume 24, Issue 3 of Counselor: https://counselormagazine.com/article/publisher-042024/ #Counselor #Magazine #BehavioralHealth #technology
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October 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM