Global Criteria: The 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor – 9th Edition

The Ninth Edition of Global Criteria: The 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor continues to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential responsibilities of substance abuse counselors. These 12 Core Functions and 46 Global Criteria define the fundamental tasks that counselors perform in their professional practice. Building on the strengths of previous editions, this updated version includes rewritten narratives, making it a valuable resource for educators and those preparing for certification as alcohol and drug abuse counselors. Mastery of these core functions is essential to ensuring effective counseling, client well-being, and public safety.

Highly regarded by professors in counselor training programs and clinical supervisors in treatment settings, this edition not only offers structured instructional content but also includes Lesson plans and quizzes with answer keys in Appendix A to enhance learning and assessment.

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A Rational Workbook for Change-Second Edition

This book is designed to assist clients in their change process whether it be from addiction(s) or for help in managing emotions like anger, anxiety or depression. Unlike other cognitive-behavioral workbooks, this workbook lays a foundation of knowledge and skills to help clients understand important cognitive processes that then allow them to make behavioral changes making progress faster and more effectively. Also, this workbook would be a great supplement to a Counseling Theories course to help students learn the “How to” of CBT counseling.

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On-demand course

The Core Functions of Screening, Intake, & Orientation

The first in the series titled, The Twelve Core Functions Series (each session sold separately). This session is a prerecorded video with Dr. John W. Herdman, author of Global Criteria: The Twelve Core Functions.

CCAPP member can get this course for free.  Visit CCAPP for more information.