Treating Alcohol And Drug Problems in Psychotherapy Practice: Doing What Works

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• This resource for office-based psychotherapists presents an integrated model for working with clients with substance use disorders. With an emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship, the authors explain how to use a combination of motivational, cognitive-behavioral, 12-step, and psychodynamic strategies with individuals in different stages of change. They also outline protocols for deciding when to make referrals to specialized practitioners or involve family members in treatment. The authors are clinical psychologists specializing in addiction. Annotation ?2006 Book News, Inc.
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• Written specifically for the office-based psychotherapist, this practical guide describes how to detect, assess, diagnose, and treat clients presenting with a range of alcohol and drug problems. Detailed is an integrated, flexible psychotherapeutic approach that emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, engaging clients "where they are," and addressing substance use within the larger context of their lives. The authors describe in very pragmatic terms how to use a combination of motivational, cognitive-behavioral, 12-step, and psychodynamic techniques with clients in different stages of change.

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  Techniques are brought to life with numerous case vignettes, and appendices include reproducible client forms and handouts.

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