Relapse Prevention University Online
Relapse Prevention University Online is developed and facilitated by Tim Owens, Managing Partner of The Owens Group TADS, LLC.
Tim brings over a decade of experience in addiction recovery, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings. His work focuses on helping individuals understand relapse patterns, strengthen decision-making, and develop practical strategies for long-term recovery.
RPU is built on the understanding that lasting recovery is not sustained by external structure alone. It develops through connection, where individuals strengthen their internal capacity to stay on track in real-world environments.
Credentials
Tim's current and former professional credentials include: Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICAADC), Texas Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (TCAADC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in the State of Texas, Former Master Level Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-M) in the State of New York, Former Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Oklahoma.
Experience
Tim has over 15 years of experience in helping people experiencing addiction in multiple states including: Texas, Oklahoma, New York, Kentucky and Virginia. Tim is an experienced group facilitator, strategist and consultant having performed group facilitation on a national and international scale.
Education
- Completing Doctorate in Counseling and Human Development
- University of Rochester, Rochester New York
- Expected Graduation: 2027
- Research Focus: Addiction Studies
- Completed Masters Degree in Counseling
- University of North Texas, Denton Texas
- Course Work Focus: Rehabilitation Counseling
- Completed Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
- University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma
- Course Work Focus: Public Relations
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Education:
-Completed Masters Degree in Social Work
- Howard University, Washington D.C.
- Specialization: Medical Social Work
-Completed Bachelor of Social Work Degree
- State University of New York, Brockport New York
- Major: Social Work
-Completed Associate of Science
-Cazenovia College, Cazenovia New York
-Major: Human Services for Children
Experience:
Jennifer has over 15 years of professional experience in the field of Social Work and as a counselor. She has worked with individuals and families from many walks of life including people who experience addiction. She has worked in many parts of the country including: New York, Texas, Oklahoma, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland and internationally in South Africa. Her expertise is in working with women's issues, grief and loss, and addiction and recovery.
Credentials:
Jennifer's current and past credentials include: LMSW in State of Texas, State of Oklahoma, State of New York, State of Maryland, Teacher Certification in the State of New York.