Objectives • Examine the counselors function in providing client, family and community education • Identify the benefits of outreach and education • Identify qualities of effective education efforts Client, family and community education • Learning is defined as a change in behavior that can occur at any time or in any place as a result of exposure to environmental stimuli Summary • Counselors function in providing client, family and community education to aid in prevention, early intervention and post-treatment transition. • Outreach and education are cost effective and can be provided in a variety of places within the community. • Effective education efforts are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, presented continuously throughout the continuum of services and designed to provide practical information to clients, their significant others and community members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices