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Mental Illness Awareness Week: Together We Care. Together We Share

With millions of Americans facing the reality of living with a mental health condition, it’s important to talk about mental health year-round. As behavioral health professionals, we know that mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly, whether it be through […]

The Rewards of Being an Alcohol and Drug Counselor: An Opportunity to Transform Lives

Choosing a career in alcohol and drug counseling comes with an array of rewarding experiences and benefits. An addiction counselor’s role transcends the ordinary boundaries of a profession; it is a commitment to nurture, guide, and transform lives. Becoming an […]

Creating Safe Spaces for Connection and Healing: Meet Jason Pelaez

We are passionate about our mission to provide the support, training and resources to help you and your clients succeed. We love hearing and sharing the “whys” of those who are chasing their dreams of helping make the world a […]

5 Ways to Manage Your Emotional Triggers

Throughout any given day, you probably experience a range of emotions — joy, excitement, anxiousness, frustration, disappointment — all dependent on situations and events that occur during the day. And sometimes, you may experience intense emotional reactions – known as […]

Celebrating Addiction Professionals

On Wednesday, September 20, Addictions Training Institute is joining the movement and celebrating the vital players of the health system and continuum of care – addiction professionals. We are proud to work with the amazing addiction professionals who dedicate their […]

Reboot Your Emotional Health Now

Every life stage brings with it different stressors and challenges, and as we navigate those it’s imperative that we check in with our emotional health along the way. This is true for behavioral health professionals and clients alike. Oftentimes, especially […]

Understanding Addiction to Support Recovery

Although addiction can happen to anyone, the good news is that it is a treatable disease. This month is National Recovery Month, celebrating the gains made by those in recovery, and reinforcing the positive message that while addiction doesn’t discriminate, […]

7 Passwords You Should Never Use at Your Small Business

Owning a small business means owning data. You’re constantly acquiring new information related to your customers, your financial details, and all the vendors and contractors with whom you work. One cyber criminal, though, one lucky hack, and you’ve just exposed […]

Preventing Burnout in Behavioral Health Workers

Work-related stress can be a factor in many professions, but becomes an even more significant concern when high-pressure careers, such as those in the behavioral health field, are already facing workforce shortages. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout was prevalent […]

The Value of Community During Recovery

Many people now in addiction recovery have experienced the negative impacts of addiction, including the loss of friends or loved ones, loss of income, and loss of connections. These effects can be widespread and overwhelming for those struggling with addiction, […]