Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling is designed to provide studentsand practicing counselors with the knowledge and techniques needed to work with addicted individuals and their significant others. The Third edition is updated to include significant changes in theory and research that have emerged over the past five years. Two new chapters have been added, one on pain management and one on spirituality. In addition, in order to increase the likelihood of adoption of the book for course use, an instructors resource package is available. Resources include test items, Power Points, activities, and exercises.Additional important changes include: Expansion of the section on harm reduction theory and the section on evidence-based practices thereby making the theoretical and practical application of the information more current. Expansion and update of information on both broad and specific addiction assessment instruments, client placement criteria, specific suggestions on engaging clients (Stages of Change), explanation of addiction dynamics, and the impact of drug type and administration route on the addictive process. Inclusion of a section on DWI assessment. Expansion and update of information on the assessment and treatment of dual disorders as well as discussion of the types of dual disordersand inclusion of a mental status exam. Update on current treatment-related issues especially expanding the section on HIV/AIDS (to include infectious diseases more extensively such as Hepatitis C) and including a section on Seeking Safety, an increasingly popular form of treatment for trauma survivors. Update on current relapse prevention techniques, specific suggestions on retaining clients (Gorski model, Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing).
- ISBN: 978-0-470-50523-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 504
- Fecha Publicación: 14/07/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés