Although The Academy's goals and objectives are continually being evaluated and may vary over time, they generally include the following:
- To continually promote the highest standards of professional excellence in the areas of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, Psychotherapy and Chemical Dependency Counseling
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To award Certificates of Diplomate Status in Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, Psychotherapy and Chemical Dependency Counseling to those qualified professionals who voluntarily apply for such Certificates and to maintain a record of holders of such Certificates
- To educate the public as to the meaning, purpose, nature and benefits of behavioral medicine, counseling, psychotherapy and chemical dependency counseling
- To assist individuals seeking consultation/treatment in locating appropriate practitioners
- To encourage and/or conduct empirical research concerned with evaluating the effectiveness of behavioral medicine, counseling, psychotherapy and chemical dependency counseling – and with ways to increase their effectiveness
- To serve as an international forum for an exchange of ideas among professionals of all theoretical orientations and approaches
- To attempt to assure that IABMCP Diplomates are always recognized as leaders in the fields of behavioral medicine, counseling, psychotherapy and chemical dependency counseling
- To monitor important developments in the areas of behavioral medicine, counseling, psychotherapy and chemical dependency counseling
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