Key Drug Addiction Counseling Skills & Techniques approved by GACA for 5 CEUs #25-900-16

Key skills for drug addiction counselors include building trust, utilizing effective communication techniques, demonstrating empathy, and employing evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Counselors also need to be skilled in motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and crisis intervention.
Essential Skills for Drug Addiction Counselors:

* Building trust and rapport

* Effective communication

* Client Assessment

* Goal Setting

* Problem Solving

* Reducing Risk