Module 1: Introduction to Counseling – Assignment: Assignment: Read Introduction: “What Makes an Effective Counselor?“ and Chapter I in the Handbook For Christ-Centered Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselors by Michael Belzman, PhD; Read pages 3-63 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers; Read Life Principle 1 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles; Read pages 1-17 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications.
Module 2: Alcoholism - Assignment: Read pages 656-680 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers; Read Life Principle 7 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles; Read pages 199-201 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications.
Module 3: Basic Pharmacology – Assignment: Read A Primer of Drug Action: A Concise, Non-Technical Guide to the Actions, Uses, and Side Effects of Psychoactive Drugs by Robert M. Julien; Assignment: Read Chapter VI in the Handbook For Christ-Centered Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselors by Michael Belzman, PhD; Read pages 197-208 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications.
Module 4: Addiction Intervention – Assignment: Read Chapter V in the Handbook For Christ-Centered Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselors by Michael Belzman, PhD; Read Life Principle 15 in the Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 5: Breaking the Power of Shame – Assignment: Read pages 83-96 in Our Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee, Rapha PublishersRead Life Principle 24 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 6: Family Systems – Assignment: Read pages 587-606 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers; Read Life Principle 18 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 7: Assessment & Evaluation - Assignment::Addiction Severity Index (ASI) Administration – Study Appendix F of the Handbook For Christ-Centered Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselors by Michael Belzman, PhD; Read pages 4-12 and 21-28 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications.
Module 8: Counseling Theories and Practice – Assignment: Read pages 63-82 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers; Read Life Principle 13 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles; Read pages 127-161 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications.
Module 9: Anger Management – Assignment: Complete the Anger Workbook by Les Carter and Frank Minirith; Read Life Principle 12 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles; Read pages 138-141 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications.
Module 10: Group Skills – Assignment: Read pages 79-80 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers; Read Life Principle 11 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles; Read pages 69-87 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications.
Module 11: Dual Diagnosis Counseling: Read The Myth of Mental Illness by Thomas Szass; Read Life Principle 9 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 12: Counseling Seniors – Assignment: Read Pages 291-314 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers; Read Life Principle 12 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 13: The Drug Court System – Assignment: Read Pages 9-37 in Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components, published by the US Dept of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Drug Courts Program Office, January 1997.
Module 14: Domestic Violence – Assignment: View ACADC Institute DVD on Domestic Violence; Read Life Principle 8 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 15: Collaborating with Social Service Agencies - Bible and Government: Public Policy from a Christian Perspective by John Cobin, PhD;
Module 16: Mental Health & Psychiatric Counseling – Assignment: Read pages 633-655 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers; Read Life Principle 16 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles; Read Chapters 1,2 & 3 of Christ Centered Therapy by Neil Anderson, Ph.D. and Terry Zhelke, Ph.D.; Read pages 69-87 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications.
Module 17: Counseling with Prisoners & Parolees – Assignment: Read Prison Ministry: Understanding Prison Culture Inside and Out by Lennie Spitale; Read Life Principle 2 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 18: The Relationship between Church & State – Assignment: Read The Myth of Separation of Church and State by Dee Wampler, Winepress publishing; Read Life Principle 10 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 19: Prayer & Counseling in Breaking the Power of Addictions (Prayer Clinic) Assignment: Delivering the Captives by Alice Smith; Also read: Experiencing Healing Prayer: How God Turns Our Hurts Into Wholeness by Rick Richardson; Read Life Principle 17 & 27 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Read the Lifestyle Change workbook and take the test..
Module 20: Codependency – Assignment: Read From Bondage to Bonding: Escaping Codependency and Embracing Biblical Love by Nancy Groom; Read Life Principle 19 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 21: Ethics & Ethical Dilemmas – Assignment: Read Chapter II in the Assignment: Read Chapter V in the Handbook For Christ-Centered Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselors by Michael Belzman, PhD; Read Christian Ethics: Options and Issues by Norman L. Geisler; Read Life Principle 14 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 22: Counseling Non-Substance Addictions – Assignment: Read Overcoming Addictive Behavior by Neil T. Anderson and Mike Quarles; Read Life Principle 28 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 23: Destroying the Yoke of Rejection – Assignment: Read The Root of Rejection by Joyce Meyer; view the ACADC Institute DVD on Destroying the Yoke of Rejection; Read Life Principle 20 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 24: Trauma and PTSD – Assignment: Read Chapter VIII in the Handbook For Christ-Centered Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselors by Michael Belzman, PhD; Read pages 387-410 in Caring for People God’s Way by Tim Clinton, Archibald Hart, and George Ohlschlager; Read Life Principle 12 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 25: Aptitude & Spiritual Gift Inventory - Assignment: Read Spiritual Gifts by David Hocking
Module 26: 12 Step Therapy – Assignment: Read Chapter II Handbook For Christ-Centered Substance Abuse and
Addiction Counselors by Michael Belzman, PhD; Read Celebrate Recovery Leader’s Guide by John Baker
Module 27: Discerning Spiritual Conditions & Spiritual Intervention – Assignment: Read The Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil Anderson; view the ACADC Institute DVD on Discerning Spiritual Conditions & Spiritual Intervention; Read Life Principle 1 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 28: Communication Skills - Assignment: Read pages 63-82 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Module 29: Suicide Intervention – Assignment: Read pages 331-360 in Caring for People God’s Way by Tim Clinton, Archibald Hart, and George Ohlschlager; Read Life Principle 20 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 30: Operating Recovery Homes, Sober Living Homes, and Christian Discipleship - Assignment: Read the California Code of Regulations pertaining to operating Recovery Homes found on the CA Dept of Alcohol and Drug Programs website at http://www.adp.ca.gov/LCB/pdf/FAQ_Jan2005.pdf; Read Life Principle 4 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 31: Bonding & Relationships – Assignment read pages 3-13 in Bonding: Relationships in the image of God by Donald M. Joy, PhD; Read Life Principle 25 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 32: Premarital Counseling – Assignment: Read paper entitled: Premarital Counseling found at www.acadc.org under the link Papers and Handouts; Read Life Principle 26 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 33: Divorce & Separation; Read Life Principle 8 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 34: Financial Stewardship; Read Life Principle 6 and 23 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 35: Parenting – Assignment: Read Biblical Parenting by Crystal Lutton; Read Life Principle 18 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 36: Differences between Men & Women – Assignment: refer to Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus by Gary Smalley and write a 2 page theme paper double spaced, 1.5" margins, 1' top and bottom - research the book and discuss salient differences between men and women.
Module 37: Inferiority and Self-esteem – Assignment: Read pages 425-440 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers; Read Life Principle 17 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 38: Counseling Unequally Yoked Partners; Read Life Principle 20 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 39: Overcoming Attachment Disorders - Assignment: Read pages 174-191 in Turn Your Life Around by Dr. Tim Clinton - Read Life Principle 18 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 40: Family Counseling – Assignment: Read pages 587-606 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Module 41: The Power of Vulnerability – Assignment - Read Life Principle 15 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 42: Surrendered and Submitted; Read Life Principle 21 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 43: Infidelity and Destructive Emotional & Spiritual Ties; Read Life Principle 16 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 44: Mid-Life Crises - Read Life Principle 29 & 30 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 45: HIV / AIDS – Request the following informational booklet from the CDC - Center for Disease Control booklet @ www.cdc.gov - Read Life Principle 5 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 46: Sexually Transmitted and Communicable Diseases – Center for Disease Control booklet @ www.cdc.gov – Continue studying the scriptures listed under Life Principle 5 (Read them all)
Module 47: Cultural Differences, Dignity, & Respect- Assignment: Read pages 100-118 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Module 48: Regulations governing the practice of Substance Abuse Counseling- California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 8, Counselor Certification Regulations - http://www.adp.ca.gov/LCB/InitialLicenseApp.shtml
Module 49: Nurturing Healthy Relationships – Assignment: Listen to Right Relationships Personal Growth CD by Charles Stanley. Intouchbookstore.org
Module 50: Alternative Lifestyles – Assignment: Read Strongman’s His Name by Jerry and Carol Robeson, Read Life Principle 16 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 51: Evangelism and Authentic Salvation – Assignment: Read or listen to Evangelism Explosion 4th edition by James Kennedy
Module 52: Counterfeit vs. Real – Assignment – Read section I of Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil T. Anderson
Module 53: Deception Vs. Truth – Assignment - Read section 2 of Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil T. Anderson; Read Life Principle 22 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles.
Module 54: Bitterness Vs. Forgiveness – Assignment - Read section 3 of Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil T. Anderson
Module 55: Rebellion Vs. Submission – Assignment - Read section 4 of Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil T. Anderson
Module 56: Pride Vs. Humility – Assignment - Read section 5 of Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil T. Anderson
Module 57: Bondage Vs. Freedom – Assignment - Read section 6 of Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil T. Anderson
Module 58: Acquiescence Vs. Renunciation – Assignment - Read pg. 325-327 in appendix A of Freedom From Addiction by Neil T. Anderson and Mike Quarles
Module 59: Documentation and Case Management - Read pages 37-45, 191-195, in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications.
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