Derek Collins, M.Ed., CADC-II, CAMS-III, CSTAS, SAP

Due to Mr. Collins personal history of shoplifting and substance abuse, he knows what it is like to be on the other side of the tracks.  He is passionate about helping others overcome their addictions and achieve personal and professional success.  He created  the National Association of Shoplifting and Theft Addiction Specialists to give professionals a deeper insight into compulsive stealing and kleptomania. Through membership and training, facilitators will be able to provide psycho-education groups clients who have committed crimes of theft and shoplifting. 

Certifications 

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Certified Shoplifting and Theft Addiction Specialist 
Certified Anger Management Specialist III
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II 
Certified Domestic Violence Specialist 
Certified Moral Reconation Therapy Instructor 
Certified DUI Instructor 
Certified Defensive Driving Instructor 
Certified Prime for Life Instructor 
Prime Solutions Level II

Publications

Shoplifting and Theft Addiction Treatment Workbook/Curriculum 

Treatment for Substance Use Disorders Workbook/Curriculum

Anger Management Workbook/Curriculum 

Domestic Violence Workbook/Curriculum 

De-escalating Conflicts Workbook/ Curriculum 

How To Be Successful With or Without a College Degree

How To Be Successful With or Without a College Degree Participant Workbook

Values Clarification Participant Workbook

​Family Violence Participant Workbook

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EDUCATION                
Central Michigan University, Master of Arts (Education)
​Clark Atlanta University, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)