White Knuckles & Wishful Thinking: Learning From the Moment of Relapse in Alcoholism and Other Addictions

New features of the revised edition of this popular book include: -- Learning from relapse questionaire-- Chapters include exercises for patients and study questions for students-- Connects experience of relapse to tools of recovery-- Spells out the role of spirituality in relapse prevention-- Links psychological and physiological craving-- Describes and illustrates the Arrow model for copingThis book aims to explain the moment of relapse, and to provide practical help for counsellors and clients struggling to avoid relapse. The ideas and techniques are compatible with the Alcoholics Anonymous and other Twelve Step Programs.The book is written at three groups: (1) professionals and others fighting on the chemical dependency front; (2) trainees seeking to join the fray and their teachers; and (3) clients whose counsellors recommend it.Two specific relapse experiences are the main focus of this approach: (1) exactly how to deal with the actual moment and process of relapse itself; (2) how the addict looks at himself before and after drinking, and how this "split" plays a key role in perpetuating relapse and blocking recovery. The author offers a variety of practical techniques for the therapist, some of which are also usable in self-help groups.Based on more than 20 years' experience as a front line practitioner treating and counselling alcoholics, George Du Wors has revised his clearly, lucidly written text, introducing new ideas and techniques that have proved themselves in practice.George Manter Duwors is the author of 'White Knuckles & Wishful Thinking: Learning From the Moment of Relapse in Alcoholism and Other Addictions', published 2000 under ISBN 9780889372245 and ISBN 0889372241.