top of page


The Latest Trends in Addiction Counseling: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Advance Your Skills
The world of addiction counseling in the U.S. is changing fast! New policies and initiatives are making treatment more accessible and...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 14, 20243 min read
10 views
0 comments

Preventing Relapse During the Holidays: Guidance for Addiction Counselors
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but for individuals in early recovery, they can also be a time of heightened stress,...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 8, 20243 min read
27 views
0 comments

Alumni Spotlight: Donald Gunther – A Testament to ACTS Consulting’s Lasting Impact
At ACTS Consulting, we are proud to highlight the achievements of our alumni, whose dedication to recovery and mental health makes a...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 2, 20242 min read
122 views
0 comments

Unlocking the Advantages of Online Learning for Addiction Counselors - Part 2
In Part 1, we covered the flexibility and access to high-quality education that online addiction counseling courses provide. Now, let’s...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Oct 30, 20241 min read
8 views
0 comments

Alumni Testimonial: ACTS Consulting Courses Pave the Way for Success in Addiction Counseling - Josh Brooks
Are you passionate about helping others overcome addiction? Becoming a Certified Peer Specialist in addiction recovery is a deeply...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Oct 18, 20243 min read
8 views
0 comments

Unlocking the Advantages of Online Learning for Addiction Counselors - Part 1
Are you ready to advance your career in addiction counseling? ACTS Consulting offers accredited online courses tailored to fit your...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Oct 5, 20242 min read
36 views
0 comments

ACTS Consulting Online Courses Prepare Future Addiction Counselors for Success - Chelsea Cronin
Are you considering a career in addiction recovery? Becoming an addiction counselor is a fulfilling path that allows you to make a...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Sep 4, 20243 min read
142 views
0 comments

Ethics in Addiction Counseling: A Crucial Discussion
In our recent clinical supervision session, we delved into the updated professional Code of Ethics (NAADAC, 2016) . Regular review of...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Aug 28, 20242 min read
49 views
0 comments

How To Become Certified as an Addiction Counselor - Part 2
Hey friends, welcome back to our exciting three-part blog series! If you’re just tuning in, don’t worry—you can start right here. In this...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Jul 17, 20242 min read
24 views
0 comments

How To Become Certified as an Addiction Counselor
Over the past decade, the field of addiction counseling has experienced significant growth in the United States.. From 2012 to 2022, this...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Jun 26, 20242 min read
23 views
0 comments

Welcome to Our Revamped Blog!
Hello friends and welcome to the relaunch of my blog! I'm thrilled to share the renewed vision–designed to support, educate, and inspire...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Jun 19, 20242 min read
27 views
0 comments


October celebrate Emotional Wellness
October focuses on Emotional Wellness Month. What do you do to maintain your emotional wellness? Exercise? Meditation? A particular...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 6, 20201 min read
2 views
0 comments

Co-Occurring Disorders
Clients said to have co-occurring disorders have one or more disorders relating to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs of abuse as well...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 6, 20201 min read
4 views
0 comments

Learn more about EFT and Tapping into Recovery Workshop
At the National Conference: Building Communities of Recovery, I am excited to offer a presentation "EFT for Wellness and Recovery" at...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 6, 20201 min read
1 view
0 comments

September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide Prevention Resource Center Hotline: 800 - 273 - 8255 September is Suicide Prevention Month. My precious mother died by suicide in...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 6, 20201 min read
1 view
0 comments

Substance Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence
There is a unique intersection between domestic / intimate partner violence and abuse of psychoactive substances. While substance abuse...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 6, 20202 min read
1 view
0 comments

Seniors: How to Get Help for Depression When You Depend on Medicare
This month in our Addiction Counselor Course we will look at Cultural Competencies. Click here for more information and to attend class...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 6, 20203 min read
13 views
0 comments


Fatherhood in Recovery
This is quite a challenge to express in words what it's like to be a father in recovery. To me the biggest thing that stands out is...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 6, 20202 min read
4 views
0 comments

Father's Day Reflection
As a person in recovery since 2016, I was not in recovery when my son was born February 9, 2014. He was the most beautiful child I had...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 6, 20202 min read
1 view
0 comments


Drug Overdose Rates Drastically Increasing among Middle-Aged Women
Be informed about cultural competencies of working with women in treatment. Rates reported to have increased 500 percent in women over...
Dr. Diane Sherman
Nov 6, 20201 min read
2 views
0 comments
bottom of page