Becoming an Addiction Counselor, How it Works – plus a visit with an Afghanistan ImmigrantBecoming an Addiction Counselor, How it Works – plus a visit with an Afghanistan Immigrant
Recovery Coast to Coast
RC2C host Neil Scott shares a conversation with Carol Cloud, director of the Addiction Counselor Traning School in Ho9uston, TX, plus one of her students, Naser Karimi, an Afghanistan immigrant who was an addiction counselor in Afghanistan and Iran....
35:37•11 Oct 2024
From Addiction to Advocacy: The Journey of Becoming a Counsellor
Episode Overview
- Carol Cloud discusses the process of becoming a professional addiction counsellor.
- Naser Karimi shares his powerful story of being an addiction counsellor in Afghanistan.
- Insights into the fast-track training programme at the Addiction Counsellor Training School.
- Inspirational words from actress Ali McGraw on her recovery journey.
- The impact of the Taliban on addiction treatment centres in Afghanistan.
“Recovery means living a peaceful, calm, wonderful life. I always tell people in order to get sober, I needed to do what felt better than getting high”
Ever wondered what it takes to become an addiction counsellor? In this episode of Recovery Coast to Coast, host Neil Scott chats with Carol Cloud, the director of the Addiction Counsellor Training School in Houston, TX. Carol, who has been in recovery for over 50 years, shares her journey and the rigorous process involved in training individuals to become professional addiction counsellors. She highlights the unique fast-track programme that helps students complete their training in just six months.
You'll also meet Naser Karimi, an Afghan immigrant who was an addiction counsellor in Afghanistan and Iran before the Taliban's brutal takeover. Naser's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring as he navigates his new life in the United States while continuing his passion for helping others. Actress Ali McGraw also makes a guest appearance, offering words of wisdom and inspiration from her own recovery journey.
This episode is packed with emotional and uplifting stories that underscore the resilience and dedication of those in the recovery community. Tune in to hear about the transformative power of recovery and the incredible people who make it possible.
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