Tanya J. Middleton, Emeka Obinnakwelu Jr., Ildico Tamakloe, Kyla Shabazz, Janayia Rodgers
{"title":"Perceived Preparedness: A Phenomenological Study of Licensed Counselors’ Readiness to Treat Substance Use Disorders","authors":"Tanya J. Middleton, Emeka Obinnakwelu Jr., Ildico Tamakloe, Kyla Shabazz, Janayia Rodgers","doi":"10.1002/jaoc.70002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jaoc.70002","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of 11 licensed professional counselors (LPCs, LPCCs, LPCC-Ss), exploring their educational and professional trajectories and perceived preparedness for working with clients suffering from substance use disorders. The findings of semi-structured interviews identified five main themes and two subthemes regarding experiences perceived as helpful throughout their educational and professional trajectories. The findings are relevant for CACREP-accredited counselor education programs and the profession. Recommendations are reviewed, along with suggestions to enhance counselors' readiness to meet the growing demand.</p>","PeriodicalId":43029,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF ADDICTIONS & OFFENDER COUNSELING","volume":"46 2","pages":"134-144"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jaoc.70002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145196669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julianna C. Williams, Casey A. Barrio Minton, Haley R. Ault
{"title":"The Impacts of Mass Incarceration on Partners of the Incarcerated: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research","authors":"Julianna C. Williams, Casey A. Barrio Minton, Haley R. Ault","doi":"10.1002/jaoc.70001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jaoc.70001","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>With the United States leading the world in incarceration rates, an estimated 113 million US adults have experienced the emotional, relational, and financial impacts related to the incarceration of a loved one. This study utilized a PRISMA review to examine the literature on partners of incarcerated individuals, analyzing 17 peer-reviewed empirical articles published between 2013 and 2022. Four primary themes emerged regarding carceral impacts on loved ones: (1) intrapersonal, (2) interpersonal, (3) coping and interventions, and (4) systemic and institutional. We discuss implications for professional counseling practice and research.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":43029,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF ADDICTIONS & OFFENDER COUNSELING","volume":"46 2","pages":"120-133"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145197030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amanda L. Giordano, Yeoju Chung, Sung Woo Kim, Holly Adams
{"title":"Using Motivational Interviewing to Address Internet Gaming Disorder","authors":"Amanda L. Giordano, Yeoju Chung, Sung Woo Kim, Holly Adams","doi":"10.1002/jaoc.70000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jaoc.70000","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Given the prevalence of internet gaming disorder (IGD) and official diagnostic criteria, counselors should be prepared to address gaming-related issues in counseling. One clinical modality that could be particularly effective with this presenting concern is motivational interviewing (MI). MI can be used in combination with other established clinical approaches and has empirical support for its utility with addictive behaviors. Although the use of MI has been previously proposed with IGD, this article presents a detailed description of the use of MI in conjunction with the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction (CITA) treatment model in a hypothetical adolescent case example.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":43029,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF ADDICTIONS & OFFENDER COUNSELING","volume":"46 2","pages":"145-154"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145196930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}