A Guide to Integrating Behavioral/Process Addictions into Counselor Education Programs

Authors

Leigh Falls Holman, University of MemphisFollow
Kristy L. Carlisle, Old Dominion UniversityFollow
Marisa Rapp, University of Wisconsin-ParksideFollow
Regina Moro, Boise State UniversityFollow
Christine Baker, Wayfare Counseling, LLCFollow
Angie D. Cartwright, University of North TexasFollow
Latasha Hicks-Becton, University of North Carolina at GreensboroFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Behavioral addictions, process addictions, addictions education

Subject Area

Addictions Counseling, Counselor Education

Abstract

Changes in CACREP standards and DSM-5diagnoses reflect the need to train counselors in the screening and treatment of behavioral/process additions (BPAs). This guide presents foundational issues counselor educators and supervisors may consider when developing an addictions course inclusive of BPAs. It also highlights components of a sample syllabus for a BPA course, including student learning outcomes (SLOs), course topics, materials, and activities/assignments. Developing curricula inclusive of BPAs is a way for counselor educators to begin to advocate for comprehensive addictions curricula within existing counselor education programs, in order to improve the competency of the counselors they train.

Recommended Citation

Holman, L. F., Carlisle, K. L., Rapp, M., Moro, R., Baker, C., Cartwright, A. D., & Hicks-Becton, L. (2019). A Guide to Integrating Behavioral/Process Addictions into Counselor Education Programs. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 12(1). Retrieved from https://research.library.kutztown.edu/jcps/vol12/iss1/7