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Author Miller, Geraldine A., 1955-

Title Learning the language of addiction counseling / Geri Miller.

Publication Info. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2015]

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.2918 M648L    Check Shelf
Edition Fourth edition.
Description xvi, 558 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography 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.
Subject Drug abuse counseling.
Substance abuse -- Patients -- Counseling of.
Drug addicts -- Counseling of.
Behavior, Addictive -- psychology.
Counseling -- methods.
Behavior, Addictive -- therapy.
Substance-Related Disorders -- psychology.
Substance-Related Disorders -- therapy.
Drug abuse counseling. (OCoLC)fst00898622
Drug addicts -- Counseling of. (OCoLC)fst01430253
Substance abuse -- Patients -- Counseling of. (OCoLC)fst01136789
Genre/Form Case Reports.
Other Form: Online version: Miller, Geraldine A., 1955- Learning the language of addiction counseling. Fourth edition. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2014] 9781118721452 (DLC) 2014009477
ISBN 9781118721773 (pbk. ; acid-free paper)
1118721772 (pbk. ; acid-free paper)
9781118721698 (ebk.)
9781118721452 (ebk.)
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