Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Second Edition: An Alternative Approach to Addictions
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (753 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1462502334 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 366 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The Face of 21st Century Addiction Counseling" according to Kenneth Anderson. The first edition of Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy was groundbreaking in the new approach it offered. This new second edition is far more than an update--it is an entirely new book which gives us a completely integrated and mature approach to addictions counseling which will be the gold standard for the 21st century. This book should be the standard text for every addiction treatment program and it is a must read for every mental health professional. It integrates the best research and practices from the 20th cent. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. This was the book I needed.. The Premier Work in its Field Definitive and easily readable work by two of the pioneers of harm reduction psychotherapy. A must for anyone interested in this important alternative to 12 step treatment of substance problems.
*Section on applications, with chapters on community-based settings, harm reduction groups, and working with families and friends. *Supplemental resources and training information at the authors' website: harmreductiontherapy. This acclaimed clinical guide, now substantially revised and updated, has helped thousands of clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. *Expanded discussions of trauma, cultural sensitivity, and ethics. *Chapters on biological and psychodynamic aspects of treatment. The focus is reducing drug-related harm while also addressing co-occurring psychological and emotional difficulties. Detailed clinical illustrations are featured throughout. It provides clear guidelines for conducting comprehensive assessments, making collaborative treatment decisions, and implementing interventions that combine motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic strategies. . New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of research advances and the tremendous growth of harm reduction clinical practice and training. Written by pioneers in the field, the book shows how to do effective