Overcoming Alcohol Use Problems: A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program (Treatments That Work)
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (758 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195322797 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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of New Mexico) include checklists, activities and self- assessment exercises that are designed to identify social and behavioral triggers, dealing with alcohol-related thoughts and preventing relapses. "Designed as a companion to the authors' treatment guide for treating alcohol abuse, this workbook for therapists and their patients features 12 separate intervention sessions for completing the cognitive behavioral program. Epstein (applied and professional psychology, Rutgers U.) and McCardy (psychology, U. An appendix contains all forms for the program such as self-recording
Alcohol use can have negative effects on your day-to-day functioning, health, and relationships. You can use this workbook to follow along with the information presented by your therapist and to do exercises in session. If drinking is a problem in your life, this program can help you regain control. (PER). Over the course of 12 weeks, you will meet with a qualified mental health or addictions professional to learn various skills and strategies for quitting drinking and staying sober. Each chapter provides instructions and forms for compelling assignments. It has been developed with the benefit of each author's 25+ years of clinical experience in treating substance abusers and has been proven effective in helping individuals to achieve and maintain abstinence. Other areas you may work on in this program include how to cope with anxiety and depression, build social support, be assertive, manage anger, and problem solve. You will plan for managing high-risk situations, including interactions
. Elizabeth E. McCrady is Professor II at the Center of Alcohol Studies and Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University. Barbara S. Epstein is Associate Research Professor at the Center of Alcohol Studies at Rutgers University
Very good introduction to applying CBT CBT has been very helpful for me in my therapy practice, and this book is a great step-by-step introduction to making positive changes and healthy decisions. My only critique is that there could be more/it could be bigger, or could even have duplicate pages - while the material is great, once completed it's a bit like a coloring book - all used up. That said - this is a great introduction to CBT and I strongly recommend. Step by step workbook for substance abuse Kate Vallee This is a well organized workbook to help overcome triggers for anyone with substance abuse problems. Anyone dealing with this knows how little help there really is out there. This is a science based psychological workbook to help an addict recognize his triggers and learn the necessary coping skills to deal with them.. "Five Stars" according to Richard Herc. EXCELLENT TREATMENT MANUAL