Professionalization of Substance Abuse Counseling

1990 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.W. Stude

This article discusses substance abuse counseling in relation to rehabilitation counseling. Its purpose is to suggest that the profession of rehabilitation counseling can have a positive impact on the professionalization of substance abuse counseling. Key issues in substance abuse treatment that are important for rehabilitation counselors to understand are discussed. Implications for rehabilitation counseling and rehabilitation counselor education are presented.

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-192
Author(s):  
Charles Bernacchio ◽  
Eileen J. Burker ◽  
Donna Falvo ◽  
Patricia Porter ◽  
Stacia Carone

The option for specialization is explored to address expanding roles for rehabilitation counselors. Several important considerations are identified for Rehabilitation Counselor Education (RCE) program faculty opting for a specialization. Development of specialty tracks in psychiatric and developmental disabilities are offered as viable options for a master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling. Authors discuss a model using a collaborative capacity-building process in response to national and state needs of persons with disabilities relative to rehabilitation counseling specialization.


2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-202
Author(s):  
Chandra M. Donnell ◽  
Stacia L. Robertson ◽  
Cozetta D. Shannon

Racial-ethnic backgrounds of rehabilitation counseling clientele have become increasingly diverse. Additionally, the current emphasis on globalization and international rehabilitation in diverse communities requires educators to examine teaching methods and strategies to best train rehabilitation counselors working within these complex diverse populations. Rehabilitation counseling training programs have begun to embrace multicultural practices as they are implemented in accreditation standards; however, implementation of multicultural practices in educational programs is still unclear. The purpose of this article is to define multicultural education and its role in rehabilitation counselor education. A multifaceted approach to multicultural education in rehabilitation counseling education is presented. Implications for rehabilitation counselor education programs is discussed.


1991 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Vallario ◽  
William G. Emener

In the process of providing to their clients the highest quality of rehabilitation counseling services available within their profession, rehabilitation counselors are ethically obligated to remain cognizant of, and within, the law. Utilizing references from theoretical and research literature as well as examples from judicial caselaw, three areas of law critically applicable to the practice of rehabilitation counseling are presented and discussed: (a) confidentiality and privilege; (b) malpractice; and (c) forensics. Conclusions and relevant recommendations are offered to practicing rehabilitation counselors, professional rehabilitation counseling associations and rehabilitation counselor education.


1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert L. Watson

A current trend in counselor education programs is crosscultural counseling courses designed to develop culturally competent counselors. This study sought to determine the level of importance placed on cross-cultural content in the rehabilitation counselor education (RCE) curricula. A national sample representing 50 per cent of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) professional membership was surveyed. Respondents rated twenty-seven curriculum offerings as important in the preparation of professional rehabilitation counselors.


1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Medina ◽  
Catherine Marshall ◽  
Juliet Fried

Rehabilitation counselor education programs are currently being challenged to include a focus on cultural differences in their curriculums. The purpose of this article is to recommend that the training of rehabilitation counselors indeed include a focus on cultural pluralism. The authors have presented a brief overview of the history, values, and beliefs of Chicanos in order to demonstrate the need for pluralism within rehabilitation counseling. Recommendations for incorporating culture specific knowledge within rehabilitation counselor graduate curriculums are presented.


1986 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd R. Goodwin

This article offers a practical guide for rehabilitation counselor educators for marketing rehabilitation counselor education programs in order to attract the highest caliber students possible and to further promote the profession of rehabilitation counseling. Six marketing goals for rehabilitation counselor educators are described: (a) student recruitment, (b) quality education, (c) internships in diverse settings, (d) expand career options for rehabilitation counselors, (e) follow-up with graduates, and (f) program visibility. Numerous marketing strategies are described to achieve these six goals. Also, this article is helpful as an orientation (survival) manual for beginning rehabilitation counseling faculty so they better understand some of the typical expectations of their jobs.


PsycCRITIQUES ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (48) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Cellucci ◽  
Kirk Mochrie

2017 ◽  
Vol 85 (7) ◽  
pp. 676-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
James F. Boswell ◽  
Nicole M. Cain ◽  
Jennifer M. Oswald ◽  
Andrew A. McAleavey ◽  
Robert Adelman

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