Moderation in Addiction: It is an Effective Intervention?
Moderation refers to a person’s ability to engage in a potentially addictive behavior, such as drinking or gambling, without falling into the downward spiral of addiction. In the world of…
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Understanding PTSD as a Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker
If you decide to pursue a career as a mental health and addictions worker, you will be responsible for helping patients in a variety of settings, such as: group homes…
Final Thoughts on my Journey in the Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker Program
I honestly can’t say what part of this course I enjoyed the most. There was so many positive experiences to choose from as with all the people I got to…
To Keep on Going Down a Fantastic Road
Well as my practicum and my school experience is winding down I find myself confident is saying that I have indeed found what has been calling to me. For years…
My last post for the Mental Health and Addictions Worker Student Blog
Today I sadly write to you that this will be my last blog entry as a CMHAW student. I am officially done school and starting a new chapter in my…
Practicum, Career Strategies and Life in the Mental Health and Addictions Worker Program
We have come to completion of all of our practicums. I find somewhat of a void as I have dedicated myself to school somewhat full time and my practicum for…
Second Half of my Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker Practicum
Hey guys, Hope this weather is treating you well! I have now come to the end of my practicum. What an experience and a privilege it has been. My last…
Practicum’s End Means a New Life’s Beginning
As we wind down our studies at Stenberg so too comes the end of our last 2 weeks of practicum. As I have mentioned previously my practicum has been shared…
The First Half of my Practicum
Hey Guys, It has been a bit since the last time I wrote. I started my school placement a few weeks ago which is really exciting. I have been sent…
Helping with Happiness, Halfway There
I sit here writing this blog reflecting on my first two weeks of practicum experience looking forward to my next shift. The relationships I have built with the staff, the…
School’s Out for the Summer
Well, here I sit after having completed the classroom portion of my studies for this program. I have to say it was not nearly as tough as I thought it…
Finishing CMHAW Coursework
It has been a while since I blogged last. My time writing to you will shortly be coming to an end. I hope through the last year something I said…
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