Counseling a Client with Low Self-Esteem

Counseling a Client with Low Self-Esteem

When you’re faced with the challenge of counseling a client who is recovering from substance abuse addiction and simultaneously suffering from low self-esteem, you may feel more compassion for them knowing that they are suffering a double whammy. In fact, it’s not unlike the additional hit of depression during addiction recovery. Although you know that…

The Role of Prevention in Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery
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The Role of Prevention in Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery

As we mentioned last week, the month of September is National Recovery Month. The goal of Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover. Following Recovery Month is National Substance Abuse Prevention month, during October, which focuses…