the person of the counselor journal

Having considered the basic nature of addiction—as well as the historical developments, national and international policies and laws that have an impact on addiction counseling–you now have a foundation from which to think about your potential role in counseling individuals with addiction issues.

What are your strengths?
What areas need development?
What biases might you have based on your own attitudes and beliefs?

For this Journal entry (1–2 pages), you should identify at least two strengths you would bring to a counseling session with a client who has a substance-related or addictive disorder. You should also identify at least two potential challenges to working with addiction based on your own attitudes and beliefs. Consider using examples to illustrate your points, as well as a plan for professional development to address areas of challenge.