COUNSELOR

J. D'Wayne Holiday, CADC, NCACI

Mr. Holiday holds a national certification in addiction counseling and has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management from the American International University. D’Wayne has several years of counseling experience and provides both individual and group counseling sessions for the Ranch’s residents. The purpose of these counseling sessions is to guide and enable the residents as they begin to explore the possibility of making positive lifestyle changes as a result of participation in the Ranch’s programs. Mr. Holiday also conducts family interventions, which begin immediately following admission in order to establish or reestablish family dynamics. He is also responsible for maintaining regular monthly progress reports on residents. All residents participate in drug and alcohol education and awareness classes which Mr. Holiday conducts. Here, Mr. Holiday illuminates the risks and legal consequences associated with all drug classifications. He offers healthy options and alternatives for dealing with high-risk situations and peer pressure. He works to provide residents with positive coping and social functioning skills through character development.