Overview
se the Developing Your Professional Identity media to complete this discussion. Make sure you download the PDF of your answers. You will need to submit this PDF along with your discussion.
"Professional development refers to the acquisition of skills and knowledge both for personal development and for career advancement" (Association for Addiction Professionals, n.d.). Professionals who are providing counseling services to people with substance use disorders should continue to build their own skills and to advance their professional development throughout their career.
For this discussion, complete the following:
- Explore strategies to approach professional development with the field of addiction treatment.
- Explore the options available to continue professional development throughout your career.