Institute Core Curriculum

Association of Christian Alcohol & Drug Counselors Institute

College of Professional Addiction Counselor Training

Core Curriculum

There is no waiting time for a new term to begin. Your course begins on the day you enroll and pay your registration fee which covers your ADP registration, your CSAC I exam and certification. You may either attend a class or enroll in distance learning. Your term starts when you start and your certification and/or bachelors degree program is completed when you have completed all required testing and field experience requirements.

CDAAC I: 52 Modules: 3 hours per module - 156 hours of instruction

CDAAC II: 115 Modules: 3 hours per module - 281 hours of instruction

MDAAC - Master Level Certification: CDAAC II (or equivalent) with Masters Degree in Counseling, Ministry, or a related field

THE OPTIONS

Option 1: Professional State and Nationally Accredited Certified Drug, Alcohol and Addictions Counselor (CDAAC) Certification

The assignments for option 1 consist of reading the text material assignment pages given in each module description below, completing the quiz for each module, and completing the state exam (the Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS Exam) for which you will read an exam preparation book with a DVD tutorial. This option will award you a dual CDAAC/RAS certification which will qualify you with both the biblical and secular certifications.

Option 2: Bachelors Degree with Certification described in Option 1

To earn both our Bachelor of Ministry degree in Drug, Alcohol and Addictions Counseling and the Option 1 CDAAC Certification, all Option 1 assignments must be completed as a prerequisite for Option 2. To complete Option 2 and receive our bachelors degree, a theme paper (following ACADC Institute Theme Paper Guidelines) must be written on each module. Though page numbers are listed for assignments in all textbooks, the Bachelors Degree student is expected to read all the textbooks in their entirety as their counseling library is developed from the books listed in this Core Curriculum and Textbook Assignments information sheet.

52 MODULES OF COUNSELOR EQUIPPING

Module 1: Introduction to Drug, Alcohol and Addiction Counseling – 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, Ph.D.; Read Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Breaking Free and Staying Free by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; 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 chapter 15: The Good Counselor in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 5: Breaking the Power of Shame – Assignment: Read pages 83-96 in Our Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee, Rapha Publishers; Read Guilt: Living Guilt Free by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Life Principle 24 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 6: Family Systems – Assignment: Read Biblical Counseling Keys on the Blended family and the Dysfuntional Family by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Life Principle 18 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

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 Chapters 1,2 & 3 of Christ Centered Therapy by Neil Anderson, Ph.D. and Terry Zhelke, Ph.D.; Read pages 127-161 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications. Read Counseling: Biblical Hope with Practical Help by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

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 Anger: Controlling the Fire Within by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read pages 138-141 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 11: Co-Occurring Disorders Assignment: 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. Read pages 633-655 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers; Read pages 69-87 in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 13: Domestic Violence – Assignment: View ACADC Institute DVD on Domestic Violence; Read Verbal & Emotional Abuse: Victory over Verbal & Emotional Abuse by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Life Principle 8 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

*Module 14: Social Services, Government Agencies and Public Policy - Read God & Government by Charles Colson, PhD, pages 313-318; Read Drug Courts Program Office Fact Sheet, published by the US Dept of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Drug Courts Program Office, found at http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojp/fs000265.pdf. The Relationship between Church & State – Assignment: Read Original Intent by David Barton pages 13-20; Read Life Principle 10 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles; visit www.aclj.org and explore the links dealing with current court decisions, issues and litigation.Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 15: Mental Health & Psychiatric Counseling – Assignment: Read The Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer; 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 16: Counseling with Prisoners & Parolees – Assignment: Read Prison Ministry: Understanding Prison Culture Inside and Out by Lennie Spitale, pages 3-12; Read Life Principle 2 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 17: Prayer & Counseling in Breaking the Power of Addictions (Prayer Clinic) Assignment: Read The Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil Anderson; 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 18: Codependency – Assignment: Read Codependency: Balancing an Unbalanced Relationship by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Life Principle 19 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 19: Ethics – Assignment: Read Ethics & Integrity: The Same in the Dark as in the Light by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; : Read Chapter V in the Handbook For Christ-Centered Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselors by Michael Belzman, PhD; Read the Association of Christian Alcohol & Drug Counselors Code of Conduct. Read Life Principle 14 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

*Module 20: Counseling Non-Substance Addictions – Assignment: Read the ACADC Biblical Key entitled The Definition of Addiction: What is it really? Read Life’s Healing Choices by John Baker; Read Life Principle 28 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 21: Rejection and the Wounded Heart – Assignment: Read Rejection: Healing a Wounded Heart by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Life Principle 20 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 22: Crisis, Trauma and PTSD Counseling – 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 23: Aptitude & Spiritual Gift Inventory - Assignment: Read Spiritual Gifts by David Hocking and take the spiritual gifts inventory. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 24: 12 Step / 8 Beattitude 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 25: Discerning Spiritual Conditions & Spiritual Intervention – Assignment: Read The Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil Anderson; Read Spiritual Warfare: Strategy for the Battle by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org;Read Life Principle 1 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

*Module 26: Communication Skills - Assignment: Read Communication: The Heart of the Matter by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read page 335 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers. 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 27: Suicide Intervention – Assignment: Read Suicide Intervention: Hope When Life Feels Hopeless; 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 28: Operating Recovery Homes, Sober Living Homes, and Christian Discipleship Homes 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

*Module 29: Bonding, Relationships and Intimacy – Assignment read Friendship: Iron sharpening Iron by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; 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. Nurturing Healthy Relationships – Assignment: Listen to Right Relationships Personal Growth CD by Charles Stanley (order through www.Intouchbookstore.org).Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 30: Dating and Premarital Counseling – Assignment: Read Dating: The Waiting Game and Premarital Counseling: Are you fit to be tied? by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Life Principle 26 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 31: Divorce & Separation – Assignment: Read Divorce: A New Beginning from Brokenness by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Love Must Be Tough by Dr. James Dobson; Read Life Principle 8 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 32: Financial Stewardship - Assignment: Read Financial Freedom: Principles of Wise Money Management by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 33: Parenting – Assignment: Read Parenting: Steps for Successful Parenting by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Life Principle 18 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 34: Gender Differences – Assignment: Read pages 143-164 in Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus by John Gray, Ph.D. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 35: Inferiority and Self-esteem – Assignment: Read Self-Worth: Discerning Your God-given Value by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 36: Overcoming Attachment Disorders - Assignment: Read pages 3-15 in Attachments: Why You Love, Feel and Act the Way You Do by Tim Clinton, Ed.D. and Gary Sibcy, Ph.D.; 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

*Module 37: Family Counseling – Assignment: Read pages 587-606 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers. 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. 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 38: 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. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 39: Mid-Life Crises - Read Midlife Crisis: Facing the Fork in the Road: by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Life Principle 29 & 30 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 40: HIV / AIDS and Sexually Transmitted and Communicable Diseases – Request the following informational booklets from the CDC - Center for Disease Control booklet @ www.cdc.gov - Center for Disease Control booklet @ www.cdc.gov – Continue studying the scriptures listed under Life Principle 5 (Read them all).Read Life Principle 5 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 41: Multicultural Counseling - Assignment: Read pages 100-118 in Christian Counseling: A comprehensive Guide (Third Edition) by Gary Collins, Thomas Nelson Publishers. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 42: 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. Read HIPAA Health Information Protection regulations found at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

*Module 43: Alternative Lifestyles – Assignment: Read Biblical Counseling Key on Confrontation by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Biblical Counseling Key on Homosexuality by June Hunt under Biblical Counseling Keys at www.hopefortheheart.org; Read Life Principle 16 in Life Principles Bible in the New King James version edited by Dr. Charles Stanley and published by Nelson Bibles. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 44: Evangelism and Authentic Salvation – Assignment: Read or listen to Evangelism Explosion 4th edition by James Kennedy. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 45: Documentation and Case Management - Read pages 37-45, 191-195, in Chemical Dependency Counseling by Robert R. Perkinson, Ph.D., Sage Publications. Take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

Module 46 through 52: Assignment – Read all 30 life principles contained in the Life Principles Bible edited by Dr. Charles Stanley. Read Steps to Freedom in Christ by Dr. Neil T. Anderson. Read it prayerfully. Upon completion of all the steps take quiz and return to your instructor. If you are a distance-learning student, mail your quiz to ACADC, PO Box 8604, Redlands, CA 92375.

115 MODULES OF COUNSELOR EQUIPPING FOR THE CDAAC II - ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

The following modules will bring your training hours up to over the 450 hours required for the ACADC advanced professional certification: CDAAC II

Module 53-60: Counselors Survey of the Old Testament (50 hours)
Assignment: Read the 39 books of the Old Testament; Exam: List all scriptures of each book that apply to counseling and write them out.

Module 61-68: Counselors Survey of the New Testament (30 hours) - Assignment: Read the 27 books of the New Testament; Exam: List all scriptures of each book that apply to counseling and write them out.

Module 69 -76 Counselors Survey of Psalms (20 hours)

Assignment: Read all 150 Psalms; Exam: List all scriptures found in each Psalm that apply to counseling and write them out.

Module 77-84 Counselors Survey of Proverbs (15 hours)

Assignment: Read all 31 Proverbs; List all scriptures that apply to counseling and write them out.

Module 85: The Secular and Biblical Worldviews of Counselor Competency (14 hours)

Assignment: Read Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21; Read the 123 Counselor Competencies and Develop major headings that you feel would reflect the Biblical Model of Counseling.

Module 86: Clinical Practicum: Counseling from the Holy Spirit (12 hours)

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Module 87-115: The following courses each provide 5 hours of instruction and fulfill the TAP 21 counselor competency requirements (140 hours):

The Associates Degree in Addiction Studies requires successful completion of 45 Quarter units in the core Addictions Studies curriculum, and satisfies the educational requirements for the dual CDAAC/RAS certification. The courses are:

Module 87: History of the Field of Drug, Alcohol and Addiction Counseling

Module 88: Modalities of Treatment

Module 89: Mental and Emotional Health & Development

Module 90: Denial

Module 91: Prevention, Intervention and Education

Module 92: The Politics of Professionalism

Module 93: Legal Issues

Module 94: Social Model Concept of Addiction

Module 95: Disease Model Concept of Addiction

Module 96: Withdrawal and Detoxification

Module 97: Fetal Alcohol and Drug Syndromes

Module 98: Treating Smoking Addiction

Module 99: Treating Eating Disorders

Module 100: Treating Compulsive Gambling

Module 101: Treating Sexual Addictions

Module 102: Role/Responsibility of the Counselor

Module 103: Adolescent Counseling

Module 104: Personal Growth

Module 105: Professional Growth

Module 106: Relapse, Prevention, and coming back

Module 107: Counselor Burn-out

Module 108: Impaired Counselor Issues

Module 109: The DSM-IV

Module 110: Assertiveness Training

Module 111: Advanced Issues in Case Management

Module 112: Twelve Core Functions

Module 113: Supervised Field Practicum

Module 114: Written Case Presentation

Module 115: The Emerging Field of Drug, Alcohol & Addiction Counseling

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