Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-552) and index.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Theories of counseling applied to addiction treatment -- 3. Assessment and diagnosis of addiction -- 4. Co-occurring disorders and behavioral addictions -- 5. The core treatment process for addictions -- 6. Treatment-related issues and counseling approaches -- 7. Relapse prevention -- 8. Self-help groups -- 9. Elaboration on specific therapies and techniques relevant to addiction counseling -- 10. Culturally sensitive addiction counseling -- 11. Chronic pain assessment and treatment -- 12. Incorporating spirituality into addiction counseling -- 13. Personal and professional development of the counselor -- 14. Obtaining addiction professional credentials.
Summary
"Introduces counselors, social workers, and students to the field of addiction counseling and helps them acquire the knowledge and develop the skills needed to counsel individuals who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction. Drawing from her years of experience working in the addiction-counseling field, Geri Miller provides an engaging, balanced overview of the major theoretical foundations and clinical best practices in the field." --from the publisher.