Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Document Type
Article
Keywords
CACREP, counselor education and supervision, addiction counseling, integrating addiction curriculum, counseling
Subject Area
Addictions Counseling, Counseling, Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling
Abstract
Professional counselors frequently provide direct and indirect addiction counseling services with relatively little addiction-specific education and training. This lack of training results in counselors delivering services for which they are not adequately prepared. This article explores the current state of training and credentialing of addiction counselors, the addiction-specific gaps that currently exist in CACREP’s foundational curriculum, and the duty accredited programs have to ensure counseling students are trained to provide care to all who seek treatment. A conceptual model for integrating culturally responsive addiction-specific education into CACREP’s foundational curriculum and a hypothetical timeline for implementation are provided. We discuss the implications of integrating addiction-specific education and provide recommendations for future research and advocacy efforts.
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/savmmzlv
Recommended Citation
Robinson, S., Akers, W. P., & Warren, J. M. (2025). Integrating Addiction Counseling Competencies into CACREP’s Foundational Curriculum: Addressing Gaps in Pedagogy. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 19(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/savmmzlv
