Addictive Counseling Reflection

How I have gained skills in addictive counseling is through my masters program at Messiah College. Currently, I am in the clinical mental health counseling program and aiming to graduate in the spring of 2018. In this program, I achieved skills in my theoretical orientation, techniques/interventions, and multiple approaches that assist with many diversities and cultures. In addition to my education, many courses at Messiah require students to venture into the professional field and interview professionals about their occupation and experience. One course that assisted me in gaining knowledge of drug and alcohol would be my substance abuse course. This class taught me about treatment plans, addiction disorders, multicultural counseling, case