ADCS 100

Personal Professional Growth and Development

50 HoursCertificate Program
Burnout Prevention StrategiesCCAPP & CADTP Career PathwaysSelf-Care for CounselorsEthics & Professional Conduct

Course Overview

This 50-hour module focuses on ongoing professional development and self-care strategies essential for a sustainable career in substance use disorder counseling. Students explore tools for stress management, burnout prevention, and personal growth within the counseling profession. The course addresses the unique challenges faced by recovering counselors and provides a framework for maintaining ethical standards while building a fulfilling career in the field.

What You'll Learn

Counselor burnout: signs, symptoms, early warning signs, and prevention techniques
Unique needs and challenges of the recovering counselor
Recognizing personal strengths, limitations, and areas for professional growth
Stress management techniques: relaxation, leisure skills, exercise, proper nutrition, and time management
The recovering counselor: navigating "two hats" and understanding limitations and liability
Ethical situations and decision-making for counselors in recovery
Value systems and Family of Origin exploration
Professional ethics and conduct standards in SUD counseling
Consultations, counselor support systems, and performance evaluation
Skills of a successful helper: on-going education and training
Translating the code of ethics into professional behavior
Certification requirements: CCAPP and CADTP career path overview
Review of California Counselor Regulations and code of conduct
Professional contacts, organizations, and networking in the SUD field

Available as Individual Module Purchase

This module is available for individual purchase. Only Personal Professional Growth and Development, Core Competencies, and Clinical I-II are offered as individually purchasable modules. An enrollment interview with our Program Director is still required prior to registration. After completing one individual module, students must commit to the full certificate program to continue. The goal is always full-program enrollment — this is the best path for your career.

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