Solutions to Stop Bullying: How You Can Help
Nearly 21% of all students in American schools say they have been bullied at one time or another. Studies show that only about 36% of the kids who are bullied [...]
Recovering Addicts: How You Can Give Back to Your Local Recovery Centers This Thanksgiving
Many studies have shown that recovering addicts that give back to their community are far less likely to relapse. Giving back to people in need is a great way to [...]
Substance Abuse Treatment Options 101
The main goal the team at Odyssey Training Center has is providing future counselors with the tools they need to adequately treat patients. The counselors who graduate from our program [...]
Appropriate Ways to Confront a
Loved One Struggling With Addiction
Dealing with the stress that comes with having a loved one who is an addict can be overwhelming at times. Some people ignore this problem in hopes it will [...]
How to Talk To Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Before Sending Them Back To School
Being a parent is one of the most important jobs you will have in your life. Making sure your children are informed about the risks that will confront them as [...]
Repealing Obamacare: The Future of Addiction Treatment
As the healthcare debate looms large over the country right now, there are many people who are fearful of what will happen to addiction treatment if Obamacare is repealed. Many [...]
How to Land Your Dream Counseling Job
Choosing the right career path is not easy. You will need to think about what you are passionate about and what job will best suit the type of lifestyle you [...]
Healthy Ways to Celebrate Summer While Still in Recovery
Staying sober is an ongoing struggle, which is why addicts will have to remove all the temptations that may trigger them to use. For some people in recovery, the summer [...]
3 Benefits to Getting Your Counseling Certification in Colorado
The process to get your professional counseling certification/licensure can be a difficult one. All states require professional counselors to go through a certification/licensing process but it can differ from state [...]
Professional Development plans are due at DORA by August 31, 2017
What is Continuing Professional Development? According to DORA, “Continuing Professional Development is the ability of a Certified Addiction and Licensed Addiction Counselor to learn, integrate and apply the knowledge, skill, [...]
5 Signs You May Need to Attend Rehab
Addiction can quickly and unexpectedly overwhelm someone’s entire life. Friends and family become easily aware of their loved one’s situation, and you may become aware of the overwhelming demand your [...]
The Best Universities to Receive Your Psychology Degree
Addiction counselors come from all different backgrounds with all different qualifications. At the Odyssey Center, we see students straight out of high school and those seeking their Ph.D. As you [...]
Addiction Lessons in Film: Trainspotting and T2 Trainspotting
Trainspotting and T2: Trainspotting are films about drug addiction, recovery, friendship, sexual desires and harsh comedy. Throughout both films, Mark Renton (played by Ewan McGregor) and his friends struggle with [...]
CAC Credential – Affordable….Flexible…..Valuable
CAC training classes are structured to meet student needs. Here are some key points as to how CAC training puts its students first: PRACTICALITY Each class is designed to be [...]
Addiction Lessons in Film: Clean And Sober
Movies have had a huge role in the lessons we learn throughout life. These lessons can be applied to our friendships, relationships, work, etc. We want to take a look [...]
NEW COURSE: Gender Awareness and Responsiveness
Odyssey Training Center recently rolled out a new class, “Gender Awareness and Responsiveness,” taught by our newest trainer, Sorin Thomas LAC, LPC. Sorin is a queer and non-binary transgender Licensed [...]
Understanding the Relationship Between Mental Health & Addiction
Pc: Nathan Huisenga @vividmind27 via Instagram For those aspiring to be Certified Addiction Counselors (CAC) or Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC), understanding the relationship between mental health and addiction [...]
10 Simple Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that depressive disorders like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are common in people going through treatment. SAD primarily occurs in the winter when [...]