Treating Alcohol And Drug Problems in Psychotherapy Practice Doing What Works

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 clients' lives. The authors describe in very pragmatic terms how to use a combination of motivational, cognitive-behavioral, 12-step, and psychodynamic techniques with clients at different stages of change. Techniques are brought to life with numerous case vignettes, and appendices include reproducible client forms and handouts.Washton, Arnold M. is the author of 'Treating Alcohol And Drug Problems in Psychotherapy Practice Doing What Works', published 2006 under ISBN 9781572300774 and ISBN 1572300779.