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Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling

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ISBN-10: 0471479462

ISBN-13: 9780471479468

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Geri Miller

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'Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling' is designed to meet the needs of new and experienced addictions counsellors by presenting cutting-edge research on addiction counselling as well as the latest trends in the self-help movement.
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Book details

List price: $60.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.03" wide x 10.04" long x 1.03" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Objectives
Addiction Counseling Influences
Theories of Addiction
Summary
Questions
Case Studies
Exercises
Suggested Readings
Theories of Counseling Related to Addiction Treatment
Objectives
Development of a Theoretical Framework for Addiction Counseling
General Counseling Theories
Summary
Questions
Exercises
Suggested Readings
Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction
Objectives
Interviews
Behavioral Observations
Physiological Instruments
Psychometric Instruments
Diagnosis
Summary
Questions
Suggested Readings
Assessment and Diagnosis of Dual Disorders
Objectives
Historical Struggles between the Fields
General Guidelines
Problems with Diagnosing
Recognition of Problems in Different Settings
Treatment Modifications and General Guidelines
Summary
Questions
Case Studies
Exercises
Suggested Readings
The Treatment Process for Addictions
Objectives
Crisis Intervention
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Summary
Questions
Suggested Readings
Treatment-Related Issues
Objectives
Sexual Issues
Sexual Orientation (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender [GLBT])
HIV/AIDS
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Summary
Questions
Suggested Readings
Relapse Prevention
Objectives
Counselor Approaches
Relapse Prevention Models
Counseling Techniques
Case Studies of Special Populations
Dual Diagnosis
Summary
Questions
Exercises
Suggested Readings
Self-Help Groups
Objectives
Suggestions for Counselors
12-Step Groups
Women for Sobriety
Sixteen Steps
Rational Recovery
Secular Organization for Sobriety
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery)
Matching Self-Help Groups to Meet Client Needs
Summary
Questions
Exercises
Suggested Readings
Stories of Recovery
Current and Evolving Therapy Approaches and Techniques
Objectives
Positive Psychology
Client Resilience
Stages of Change Model
Motivational Interviewing
Brief Therapy
Evaluation of Effectiveness
Summary
Questions
Case Studies
Suggested Readings
Resources (Exercises/Tools)
Treatment of Addiction: Special Issues
Objectives
Defining Multicultural
Social-Environmental Aspects
Normative Behavior
Breakdown of Communication
Multicultural Competence
Dialogue
General Counseling Suggestions
Assessment, Treatment, and Aftercare Issues
Summary
Questions
Suggested Readings
Personal and Professional Development of the Counselor
Objectives
Ethical Issues
Testifying in Court
Working with Difficult Others
Self-Care
Exercises
Working with Addicts
Summary
Questions
Suggested Readings
Preparing for Certification and Licensure as an Addiction Professional
Objectives
Self-Care on the Journey
Supervision
Credentialing
Case Presentation
Summary
Questions
Case Studies
Exercises
Suggested Readings
References
Author Index
Subject Index