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 Nicholas A. Roes
Nick Roes is an author, and Executive Director of New Hope Manor, an all female residential substance abuse treatment center in Barryville, New York. He has appeared on hundreds of radio and television talk shows (including Donahue and Good Morning, America), written six books, and more than 1,000 articles on a wide range of topics. His magazine column, "Road to Recovery", appears in each issue of Addiction Professional magazine, the official publication of NAADAC and many other professional organizations.
Nick's PhD, in Addictions Counseling, is from Westbrook University. He is a CASAC (Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor), CJC (Criminal Justice Counselor), APA Diplomate (American Psychotherapy Association), Affiliate Member of the APPA (American Philosophical Practioners Association), and IABMCP Professional Counseling Diplomate (International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, and Psychotherapy). His master and bachelor degrees are from the University of Bridgeport, CT.
Nick is an Instructor for Brown University's online course program, and an adjunct Instructor for Marist College. He is also a faculty member of the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Bureau of Workforce Development. Nick is a frequent presenter of workshops and trainings for addiction professionals.
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Experience:
1988 to Present—New Hope Manor, an all-female, residential substance abuse treatment center.
1988-1990: Teacher
1990-1992: Director of Development
1992-Present: Executive Director
1988-Present: Marist College, Adjunct Instructor
2009-Present: Brown University, Instructor for online courses, in cooperation with the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, the Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Publications and Presentations (partial list):
March, 2011, online course for Brown University, Improving Outcomes for Mandated Clients
May, 2010, online course for Brown University, Teaching Self-Advocacy
February, 2010 Keynote speaker for 25th Annual DAADAC Conference, Newark, DE, The Silver Lining In Resistance
March, 2009 presentation at New Hope Manor, Barryville, NY Motivational Interviewing: Expressing Empathy
April, 2008 presentation for Stevens Technical Institute, Hoboken, NJ How to be Happy
January, 2008, article in National Council Magazine, How to be Culturally Insensitive: Common Mistakes Clinicians Make
November, 2007 presentation to Northern Tier Providers Coalition 10th Annual Conference, Lake Placid, NY The Role of Psychotherapeutic Medication in Substance Abuse Treatment
May/June, 2007, ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE column, Seek a Balanced Approach to Medication
April, 2006, presentation to Addiction Treatment Providers Management Services Network's 29th Annual Conference at Taj Mahal Hotel, Mandated Clients: How to Turn Negative Motivation into Positive Motivation
February, 2006, presentation sponsored by the Psychology Club of Sullivan County Community College, How To Be Happy
September, 2005, ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE column, Use Program Discharges As A Chance To Look Inward
April, 2005, presentation at annual conference of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of the State of New York, Body Image and Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
November, 2004, full day presentation sponsored by the New York State Office of Mental Health, Solutions for the "Treatment-Resistant" Client
June, 2004, presentation for National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency, Adolescent Girls and Substance Abuse
March, 2004, full day presentation sponsored by Marywood University, Solutions for the ''Treatment-Resistant'' Client
January, 2004, article in ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE, Twelve Ways To Be A Better Group Leader
October, 2003, Presentation sponsored by Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Hudson Valley Health Care System, Improving Outcomes for Dually Diagnosed Clients
May, 2003, first column in continuing series in ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE, Roadblocks to Recovery
April, 2003, Feature Article in COUNSELOR MAGAZINE, Meeting the Challenge of "Hopeless" Clients
January, 2003, In-service trainings to staff of New Hope Manor, Motivational Interviewing
October, 2002, Presentation at University of Binghamton sponsored Addiction Treatment Conference, Respecting the Preferred Views of Mandated Clients
October, 2002, Presentation at 6th Annual ASAPNY Conference on Strengthening Partnerships, Improving Outcomes with Mandated Clients
January, 2002, Publication in hardcover and paperback by Haworth Press, Solutions for the ''Treatment-Resistant'' Addicted Client
January/February/March, 2002, In-service trainings to staff of Recovery Center, The Stages and Processes of Change
September/October, 2001, Workshop Presentations sponsored by St. Christopher’s Inn, Counseling Techniques for Challenging Clients
May, 2001, presented two day training sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Orange County, Solutions for the ''Treatment-Resistant'' Addicted Client
October, 2000, Presentation at U. of Binghamton’s Women’s Addiction Conference, HELPING ''HOPELESS'' ADDICTED WOMEN: Reducing Risk in Daily Living
November, 1999, Presentation at 3rd Annual conference of ASAPNY, Solutions for the ''Treatment-Resistant'' Client
February, 1998, presented two day training sponsored by Mental Health Association of Ulster County, Student Assistance Services, NYS Addiction Training Center, Bridge Back of FRMH, and NYS OASAS, Brief Therapy with Alcohol and Other Drug Clients
Education:
BA, University of Bridgeport, 1974
MA, University of Bridgeport, 1983
PhD, Westbrook University, 1997
Credentials:
Diplomate, Professional Counseling, IABMCP (International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, and Psychotherapy)
APA Diplomate (American Psychotherapy Association)
NY State CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor)
NJ State CJC (Criminal Justice Counselor)
Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICADC, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium)
Memberships:
American Counseling Association
Association for Addiction Professionals of New York
International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors
Mensa
Awards, Honors, and Appointments (partial list):
January, 2009, Nick's Road to Recovery column in Addiction Professional magazine was nominated for Best Regular Column in the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (ASHPE) annual awards competition
September, 2005, "2005 Outstanding Chemical Dependency Professional", awarded by Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State
January, 2003 to present: Chair of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Sullivan County Community Services Board
June, 2002, received Certificate of Recognition from New York State Commissioner of Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services "In appreciation of your years of dedicated service to the community and the addiction treatment field. You have truly distinguished yourself by providing appropriate, accessible, and effective treatment services to addicted individuals and their families. Thanks to your outstanding leadership and extensive efforts to address the health care needs of women and children, families can stay together in a positive and supportive environment. Your efforts have helped many women reach a full recovery and return to their homes, jobs, families and their lives free of drug abuse"
April, 2001, subject of American Counseling Association COUNSELOR TODAY magazine’s ACA SPOTLIGHT
March, 1995, Guest Appearance on DONAHUE television program
April, 1977, Guest Appearance on Good Morning, America television program
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