Educational Enhancement CASAC Online
OASAS-Approved NYS CASAC Section 4:
Counselor/Client Relationships
Master the therapeutic alliance at the heart of effective counseling.
This CASAC Training course earns you 16 CASAC Initial / Renewal or 20 clock hours toward your CASAC or NAADAC renewal
Self-paced, 100% online, OASAS- and NAADAC-approved. It’s one of the addiction counselor courses in our CASAC 350 education and training program.
Educational Enhancement CASAC Online is where the addiction counselor NYS CASAC education and training evolves into a beacon of hope in the challenging world of addiction.
Addiction Counselor Education and Training
Counselor/Client Relationships
What you’ll learn
- Build a strong therapeutic alliance and healing client relationships
- Navigate transference and countertransference
- Handle self-disclosure appropriately and professionally
- Set and hold clear clinical boundaries
- Apply the ethical standards that govern the counseling relationship
How it works
- 16 or 20 clock hours toward CASAC/NAADAC renewal and initial CASAC credentialing
- OASAS- and NAADAC-approved · 100% online, self-paced · certificate on completion
- Pricing varies by state — you’ll see your exact price at registration
Which one do I need — 16 or 20 hours?
NYS CASAC Initial or renewal:
16-hour Counselor | Client Relationships
NAADAC and OASAS Renewal:
20-hour Counselor | Client Relationships
Who it’s for
Current CASACs, CACs, CADCs, and other substance use professionals due for renewal, and anyone working toward initial credentialing through our CASAC 350 Online program.
Explore the rest of our addiction counselor courses and see how this fits your CASAC 350 education and training path.
Strengthen the relationships at the center of recovery. Enroll today.
EECO is going exceptionally well for me, and it’s a unique experience where I truly feel a sense of fulfillment. Malin, my instructor, has been fantastic in guiding me through this journey.
The CASAC 350 Addiction Counselor Training program stands out for its asynchronous learning format, offering unmatched convenience and flexibility. This approach has made it incredibly easy to integrate training into a busy schedule, allowing learners to engage with the course materials at their own pace and on their terms. The toxicology portion was an area I wasn’t very familiar with, and this course provided a thorough foundation to build upon.
This was a very comprehensive course, that seemed to cover every conceivable nuance related to being an Addictions Counselor. I say this as someone who has gone through the entire certification process once before, and as someone who has spent a few years working in the field in various roles.
I learned so much, from cultural diversity training to professional development. I work as a 1st responder, and the different things I read about and watched videos of helped me be more patient with colleagues and callers needing assistance.
This course masterfully presented its content with clarity and precision, making the learning process enjoyable and effective. The quizzes, strategically designed with thought-provoking questions, were crucial in cementing my understanding. They reinforced the material and brilliantly prepared me for the final exams. This harmonious blend of teaching and testing has dramatically deepened my grasp of the subject matter.
NYS CASAC Online Training
Addiction Counselor Course: Counselor–Client Relationships
The CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) and NAADAC -APPROVED training, particularly in case management, referral, and service coordination, offers significant benefits for both new and seasoned substance use counselors:
What you’ll learn
This CASAC Section 4 course builds the skills at the core of every counselor-client relationship:
- The therapeutic alliance — build the trust and rapport that support recovery
- Core counseling skills — listening, empathy, and clear communication
- Ethics and critical thinking — work through complex ethical decisions
- Professional responsibilities — your role, patient safety, and confidentiality
- Transference and countertransference — recognize and manage them in session
- Self-disclosure and boundaries — use self-disclosure well while holding professional limits
- Preventing sexual harassment — recognize and address it in the therapeutic setting
- Self-awareness — the self-knowledge that makes you a more effective counselor
- Cultural competency — recognize your own cultural biases and their impact on the counselor-client relationship
Overall, CASAC online training in Counselor/Client Relationships is an invaluable investment for substance use counselors at any stage of their career, enhancing their expertise and effectiveness in treating clients with substance use disorders.
This online training offers a convenient, flexible, and comprehensive learning experience tailored to individual needs. It is a valuable option for those seeking to enhance their screening, assessment, and evaluation skills.
With our course, you’ll enjoy:
- Tailored for those with busy schedules, our program uniquely combines the ease of online accessibility with profound, engaging learning experiences.
- We emphasize delivering practical and impactful education, ensuring each moment of your study is valuable and purposeful.
- Join a dynamic community that drives positive change and fosters healing and growth.
Enroll in our extensive OASAS-approved CASAC Section 4: Counselor/Client Relationships Addiction Counselor Course.
You can start now and give yourself the expertise and qualifications needed to thrive as a CASAC in New York State.
Course Curriculum | Table of Contents
Module 1: Introduction to the Client/Counselor Relationship
Module 2: Aspects of the Client/Counselor Relationship
Module 3: POWER and the Client/Counselor Relationship
Module 4: Boundaries for a Healthy Counseling Relationship
Module 5: Establishing the Treatment Frame and Special Issues
Module 6: Responsibilities to the Client
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Clinical boundaries,
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Transference and countertransference
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Counselor self-disclosure
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Recovery issues
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Sexual harassment
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Clinical Supervision and Continuing Education
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Module 7: Summary
Ready to sharpen the skills at the heart of every counseling relationship?
This CASAC Training course, CASAC Section 4: Counselor/Client Relationships, is one of the addiction counselor courses in our CASAC 350 education and training program. Earn 16 or 20 clock hours toward your CASAC or NAADAC renewal, self-paced and 100% online through CASAC 350 Online.
Start your journey towards professional excellence with Educational Enhancement CASAC Online today.
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