by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 21, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
Where Motivational Interviewing Breaks Down in Real CASAC Sessions Most CASACs learned motivational interviewing during initial training. Fewer have kept the skill sharp. The acronyms stay familiar. OARS, the four processes, the spirit of the approach. What fades is...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 14, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building, Substance Use Counseling
What OASAS Actually Wants in Your Documentation Most CASAC training covers documentation once, during initial certification. Then it assumes the lesson is stuck. It usually does not stick at the level OASAS actually checks. Audits catch documentation gaps more than...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 8, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
42 CFR Part 2 vs. HIPAA: What the 2024 Update Means for CASACs Most CASAC training covers 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA back-to-back. Counselors walk out, treating them like one rule with two names. They are not the same rule. Part 2 is stricter than HIPAA in ways that...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 8, 2026 | Breaking News, Substance Use Counseling
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced more than $281 million in funding opportunities through 15 grant programs designed to strengthen behavioral health services across the United States. The announcement, released on...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 1, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
Burnout or Vicarious Trauma? Why the Difference Matters for CASACs Burnout and vicarious trauma are used as synonyms in most wellness content written for counselors. They are not in the same condition. They come from different sources, show up in different ways, and...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jun 25, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
Recovery experience can build trust, inspire hope, and strengthen the therapeutic alliance. It can also test boundaries, activate personal history, and require thoughtful clinical self-awareness. Lived experience has always been part of the substance use treatment...
