Beginning this month, Dr. Walton offers a series of articles based on specific NLP strategies as they apply to counseli ...
Are We Diseased? The Inconsistencies and Implications of the Disease Model of Addiction
I have spent the last ten years of my life considering what it means to be an addict and what it means to have the disea ...
How to live a drug free life: Ways to support clients after addiction treatment
A discussion of ways in which a therapist or counselor can support a client who wishes to remain drug-free after complet ...
Progressive Disease, Progressive Counselor: What it’s like for me being an addiction counselor
What does it mean to “be an addict” and work in the field of addiction treatment? Essential reading for anyone who u ...
Addiction counseling: An Adlerian based approach to understanding drug addicts
How can addiction counselors use Adlerian psychotherapy to get to the core of the root causes that lead substance use di ...
The role of the family in the maintenance and treatment of addiction
In this article, Dr. Walton discusses the role families play in the maintenance and treatment of addiction. Yes, our fam ...
Prejudice and addiction in treatment settings: How can clinicians face personal bias?
In this article, Dr. Walton discusses strategies that counselors can use to identify and address personal prejudices and ...
What if a drug addict relapses during treatment?
In this article, Dr. Walton will discuss strategies that minimize risk of relapse during the treatment process. More tip ...
Counseling for family members of drug addicts: What to expect?
Is your family struggling with drug addiction? Are you afraid of how addiction will affect you or your family? In this e ...
Group therapy techniques for substance abuse (BOOK REVIEW)
Are you a therapist looking for a practical handbook on working with groups? Check out this workbook for real-life metho ...