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Karate-Spirit Warrior – Tang Soo Do martial arts with a Christian approach at the Marquette YMCA: Intermediate 10-11 am, Family Class from 11-11:45 am and Children 6-12 yrs from noon to 1 pm. Call the Y at …. Substance Abuse/Addiction Support Group …
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Alternative sentencing court hosts Christmas party for families
"Now I'm in my own house — thanks to the program I'm in," Taylor-Ross said yesterday during the Alternative Sentencing Center's annual Christmas party for participants in mental health, drug and DWI court. "Where … The 13th Judicial Circuit's …
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Community bids adieu to Rescue Mission leader
The Christian-based treatment program the Mission offers has been credited with transforming the lives of myriad men, who often come to the agency after years of substance abuse has brought them to their lowest. … During Parsons' tenure, the Mission …
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AN EARLY CHRISTMASAlternative sentencing court hosts Christmas party for …
Natalie Parker, 4, makes a face Tuesday while eating her cake at a table with her mother, Melissa Parker, and sister, Sky Parker, 5 months, at the annual Alternative Sentencing Center Christmas event held at the Boone County Courthouse. The event …
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State Stumbles Out of Gate with Mental Health Crisis Centers
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announces new funding and programs to address mental health treatment issues in Colorado on Dec. 18, 2012. It wasn't in the league of the disastrous unveiling of the federal Affordable Care Act, but Colorado recently got …
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Mental health advocates: Shortage of beds could mean more violence
The incident renewed public attention on a chronic shortage of beds for the mentally ill — an alarming national trend that mental-health advocates say is responsible for a long list of violent acts. Research from the nonprofit Treatment Advocacy …
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War on drugs shifts: Health care law expands coverage for substance abuse …
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also announced last week that it plans to direct $ 50 million to help regional community health centers establish or expand behavioral health services for mental illness and substance-abuse treatment.
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Question by -: Need advice: Should I finish my Associate’s degree?
Im 5 classes away from completing my Associates degree in Psychology (it has taken me forever to complete it but im almost done) but I really dont have an real interest in Psychology anymore (I dont want to get a BA in psy.) Im thinking about getting an certificate to be a paralegal..
Should I complete my associate’s and start a certificate right after? Will I be more marketable if I go and get the certificate?
Im not even sure if i can get some sort of job with an AA in Psyc.
Best answer:
Answer by foxtrot
Yes you should complete you AA Degree in Psychology and then go for the Paralegal Cert. Regardless of the vocation you end up being employed, having some form of College Degree on your resume helps increase your value. I have found from over 7 years of experience in the job market that it pays to get a college education in addition to all the certs. With an AA in Psyc, you could land a job in a school as a Counselor at the very least.
Hope this helps.
Answer by Achelios
I don’t know what school counseling office foxtrot is referring to
in most, if not all states, a Master’s Degree is required to be a school counselor
you might as well complete the associates degree — having some kind of degree is often better than no degree
the reason is because you will be highly limited in the use of Fin Aid to change course.
the reason is because (1) you must be enrolled & taking classes in a degree program not just certificate program (2) you are only allowed to attempt (count in every class including withdrawals) 150% of the credits required by degree type
before you enroll in those 5 classes, take time to sit down with both your academic advisor & your fin aid advisor — you need a clear picture of Plan A (getting AA & then cert) & Plan B (getting cert without AA or changing major to paralegal for AA, if the school offers it)
you also need to do some checking into your hireability with both Plan A & Plan B —- in many areas of the country, there are no paralegal jobs…. so you really need to check into that job market before you commit to that path. There are so many out of work lawyers doing the work of paralegals that companies can get a whole lot more bang for their buck letting a desperate lawyer do the paralegal work at the paralegal price
to the best of my knowledge, the jobs for AA psych include clerk in psych unit at a hospital or inpatient facility & “security therapy aid” which is a fancy word for security guard at a mental health facility, rehab facility, or prison for those unfit to stand trial
Westerly Hospital names new manager of rehabilitative services
Prior to overseeing Westerly Hospital's Rehabilitation Services, Smith provided clinical rehabilitation services at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital's Flanders Outpatient Rehabilitation facility and inpatient services at L+M Hospital in New London. For …
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HealthSouth slated to begin construction on Middletown rehab hospital in Feb.
HealthSouth Corp. announced last week that it intends to begin construction of a long-awaited $ 18.5-million inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Middletown early next year. "They are currently working on the site work and then will lay the slab," said …
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Chris Brown Has Probation Revoked
Soon after Brown's arrest in D.C., he checked himself into a rehab facility there, but on an outpatient basis. On November 20, due to Brown's Frequent problems with the police, such as throwing a rock through his mother's car window, a judge decided …
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Question by Puddy: Question about Inpatient Alcohol/Drug Rehab Places:?
I was at one for a month last year… and it did me a WORLD of good!
Even though I did not like the constant groups which I found boring, I DID appreciate the constant medical care and meds monitoring I got there, and the care actually helped to (miraculously for me!) END my nearly 20 year batle w/ the bottle; (HALLELUJAH!)
My question is : Was the rehab unit or freestanding a locked setting? Mine was, but I wonder if it was just the one I went to or are they all or most of them “closed settings”?
And even though I was relatively well treated by the staff and all the others signed in voluntarily, so what’s w/ the locks as if if it were a psych unit or jail?
Best answer:
Answer by Narconon
Not all rehab places are equal. A locked unit is not necessary at all if it is for voluntarily committed addicts and the addiction center has a proper technology on how to handle each case that comes in.
Apparently you went to a place that gives you meds–and, by the way, most do. This kind of “rehab” has its own medical requirements to operate, like insurance, etc. This makes them wary of accidents or incidents and makes them take extreme measures, like the lock-down. Unfortunately this facilities operate more like a psych unit or jail.
I’m glad this worked for you but I’m afraid that there is an option in which they won’t give you meds, they won’t lock you up, there are no “groups” nor psychs to evaluate for you, folks move through the drug or alcohol abuse rehab program at their own pace and are referred to as students, not patients. Also, they won’t substitute one drug for another, etc., etc. This is the Narconon program.
Narconon is the most effective rehab–by far, I know as I was an addict for nearly 20 years too and went through several rehabs until I found the one that handled ALL my specific problems. And not only handled all my “reasons” and problems but it handled some I did not know I had until I discovered them by myself with their amazing courses and practicals. For example I handled my honesty, my integrity and my communication and as if this was not enough this little courses and practicals gave me the ability to confront life and situations with confidence.
There is not one day that I do not use the life skills learned there to help myself or help others. Today I have been drug and alcohol free for over 15 years and I’m very successful at what I do and love, art. Also, I made a point of helping others and when I’m not writing or helping someone with their addiction I’m also volunteering in another non-profit organization. This is my way to thank Narconon for their invaluable help.
When you have a chance visit their website and/or pass this info to someone who might need help with their addictions. The Narconon program is delivered around the world by many organizations and it is the most highly regarded drug rehabilitation due to its effectiveness. Oh, and I forgot to mention their detox is the best in the world too. Not only it handled my cravings but my eyesight improved and I felt so fresh and full of energy when I finished it.
Lance introduces mental health bill
Lance added that approximately a quarter of troops who return from Afghanistan and Iraq would experience a mental health condition. Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.), a psychologist, is the lead co-sponsor of the bill. Murphy noted that inpatient treatment …
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Preventing bouncebacks by providing video prescriptions to discharged patients
In the outpatient clinic setting, patients may only have verbal instructions to rely on. However, there is another subset of bouncebacks that want to comply with their recommended treatment, but are not able to because of poor health literacy and …
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Substance Abuse in Medical Residents Rising
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are increasing among medical residents, with the risk for relapse "very high," new research suggests. A retrospective cohort study of more than 44,000 anesthesiology residents who began training programs between 1975 …
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Final Regulations For The Mental Health Parity And Addiction Equity Act Of 2008
In general, the MHPAEA requires that group health plans offering mental health/substance use disorder benefits that apply any financial requirements or treatment limitations to these benefits cannot apply requirements or limitations that are more …
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Question by Olivia: How many years of school do you need to become a substance abuse and behavioral counselor?
Also, not a school counselor. I want to work with adults and teenagers but I didn’t know I would have to go to school for almost eight years? Is this true? Did my school counselor have to go to school for that long too?
Best answer:
Answer by StellaStarfire
“While on-the-job training is often provided, some employers prefer candidates that have a bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, sociology or a related subject along with two years of counseling in a related field or equivalent life experience such as being a former drug addict or performing volunteer work. Some substance abuse counselors have a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Numerous colleges provide associate degree programs for counselors which usually take two years to complete. The programs include training in drugs and alcohol. Some of the programs offer training in crisis intervention.
The criteria for licensure varies by state. In some cases, the candidates are only required to have a high school diploma and certification. The National Board for Certified Counselors offers a general practice credential of National Certified Counselor. The national certification is distinct from state licensing. The board also provides a speciality certification in addiction counseling.”
From:
http://www.citytowninfo.com/employment/substance-abuse-counselors
Father turns corner after breaking bad
“And then she suggested drug court.” The rigorous 18-month, five-stage program is an alternative to incarceration that combines treatment and counseling, frequent and random drug testing and close monitoring by a judge. Similar drug courts are in …
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Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom Therapy? Drug Problem, Separation Part Of …
The reality star and her NBA champion husband, who has reportedly been struggling with a severe drug problem, are reportedly beginning counseling with a marriage therapist and working on the issues plaguing their relationship. In addition to Odom's …
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District court news
… for one day, $ 1,000 fines and costs, one year probation, attend substance abuse program and Impact Weekend, may not use or possess drugs or alcohol, subject to random drug and alcohol screening, may not enter bars, attend counseling as directed (C).
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