The professor is highly engaging and knowledgeable about addiction, attachment, and trauma. This is one of the most interesting classes I have taken during my time at WCU. I feel like my understanding of the subject has been greatly enhanced.
Cares about students learning the material and real world applications, rather than just stumping us and making things hard to learn just cause. Makes this evident in each class. Is always willing to answer any questions and teaches in an exciting way.
In my opinion this has been the most invaluable course I’ve taken in the past two years in regards to application in practice. It’s changed the way I approach and attempt to understand my clients.
Instructor is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the material she teaches. Also allows for time in class to work on group assignments, which is much appreciated
Instructor is really experienced and clearly loves the subject matter. Content is up to date and accurate. Professor challenges students during discussion to critically think about concepts/situations. This class directly relates to my internship and is helpful in that aspect. Instructor teaches practical skills to be used in the field. Sensitive to students personal experience…
Shannon is an incredible teacher. She is a master in counseling and it shows in her teaching. She fuses academia and counseling experience to stimulate my learning, challenge me personally, and invite reflection on topics that are important to me and the field.
Thank you for giving us a more practical and clinical understanding of attachment theory as it relates to substance use. This has definitely given me a more wholistic perspective in working with clients.
The instructor is fantastic and I love the Gabor book. Learning about the neurobiology of trauma and addiction has been illuminating.
The professor is able to provide an impressive amount of insight into the addiction subject matter while thoroughly intertwining mental health, attachment, and neurobiology topics into the roots of addiction. She truly provides valuable clinical knowledge that I will use in my current and future practice. The professor is well organized, elicits intellectual stimulation, and…
This class is so open but laid back. It is so easy to learn and absorb information because Professor ONeil uses humor, real life experiances, and empathy for clients to attach meaning to text book information.
