Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School

01/23/2026

Our Master's in Counseling, Specialty: Addiction Counseling Hybrid program brings students together from all around the globe. They enjoy studying together in person as well as building friendships off campus that will last a lifetime! This fall semester our Hybrid students took in a Minnesota Wild hockey game and had a holiday gathering.

01/19/2026

"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In leadership and in life, the measure of our success is often found in how we support those around us. Today is a reminder to lead with empathy and prioritize service in our professional and personal communities.
We wish everyone a meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

01/16/2026

Hear from expert faculty, explore flexible learning options, and get practical guidance on our master’s program admissions—all to support your dream of becoming an addiction counselor. No GRE required. Details are in the link! https://bit.ly/3Zej01I

01/13/2026

Welcome our newest faculty member! Barbara Dos Santos, PhD, LMHC, NCC, a dedicated counselor educator, clinical supervisor, and mental health advocate.

Her journey in counseling began with a passion for creating inclusive spaces and challenging systemic inequities, particularly as a first-generation Latina-American. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from The George Washington University and has extensive experience in private practice, eating disorder treatment centers, and university clinics.

Her work focuses on a range of important topics, including:
• Supporting emerging adults and individuals in eating disorder recovery
• The impact of purity culture on women's identity and self-worth
• Integrating anti-oppressive practices and advocacy into counselor training

01/12/2026

Welcome back students! You inspire us to be better. Have a great semester!

01/09/2026

Four Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School alumni are joining the three that are already part of the Co-Occurring Enhanced team (Co-En). The Co-En units are an integrated care model. They support individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in a residential setting. We are so proud to see so many of our alumni on this important team! Pictured from left to right and back to front: Rannon Arch, Director of Co-Occurring Clinical Services, Shayna Kasdan, Petur Einarsson, Darian Ogilvie, Naseem Ramadhan, Haley Halliday, and Maggie Gerty. Jessica Hoffman is also part of the team, but is not pictured.

01/05/2026

The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School has established the Eta Beta Gamma Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, an international counseling honor society, recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential. Our students will be eligible to apply for the Eta Beta Gamma Chapter if have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better and have been enrolled for at least one semester. Good luck to all students who wish to apply! It’s a tremendous honor! https://bit.ly/4pUsn2m

01/02/2026

The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School is offering $10,000 scholarships to NAADAC Members who enroll for a CACREP-accredited Master's in Counseling, Specialty: Addiction Counseling program.

Join us in 2026 by getting your application started today!

Scholarship application requirements:
• Be admitted to the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School.
• Provide proof of NAADAC membership.

More information is available at https://bit.ly/44EbIHR

12/22/2025

Dr. Matt Glowiak, Training Director and Associate Professor at Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, offered help for navigating what some people call the "Mommy Do It" Phase, which can feel especially difficult during the holidays. https://bit.ly/48Ng28K

12/18/2025

“Individuals afflicted with screen addiction continue to gradually immerse themselves in screen time to a point where it exceeds their ability to control it.” explains Matt Glowiak in a recent Parents article.

Matt Glowiak, Training Director and Associate Professor at Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, gives reasons to watch for the 7 signs your kid might have screen addiction and what to do about it.

Read the full article:

Experts say kids can have screen addiction and even withdrawal symptoms. The good news is they can combat it fairly quickly.

12/11/2025

Organizations from around the country collaborate with the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School so their employees can enroll with us for reduced tuition. Cumberland Heights employees who enroll as students enjoy a 20% tuition break because of our partnership. Reach out to the Admissions Team if you would like more information on how your organization might set up a comparable agreement. https://bit.ly/3Wko6FU

12/04/2025

It's not too late to decide that NOW is the time to change your life while helping others! Applications for our Winter Hybrid program are open until December 5. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3IZUmeA