Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy

Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 408
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ISBN-10 : 9780471678366
ISBN-13 : 0471678368
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Book Synopsis Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy by : James R. Finley

Download or read book Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy written by James R. Finley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-10-20 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the resources needed to fully integrate a 12-step approach aspart of your overall treatment program Millions of Americans have at some time in their lives participatedin a 12-step program for treatment of a chemical or non-chemicaladdiction. Clinicians recognize that these grass-roots efforts havea very high cure rate. However, little has been written on how tointegrate these programs into a traditional therapy setting. Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy serves as anindispensable resource for clinicians treating addiction patientswho are simultaneously enrolled in 12-step programs. This valuabletext: * Contains eight lesson plans and twenty-seven assignments * Integrates in-depth discussion of 12-step programs with hands-onresources like homework assignments, treatment plan examples, andpatient handouts * Will also benefit 12-step program peer counselors * Includes companion CD-ROM with fully customizable homeworkassignments, lesson plans, and presentations Treating addictions-whether chemical or non-chemical-can be one ofthe most difficult challenges faced by mental health professionals.For many people, 12-step programs have played a critical role inhelping them to manage their addictive behaviors. Integrating the12 Steps into Addiction Therapy gives psychologists, therapists,counselors, social workers, and clinicians the tools and resourcesthey need to fully utilize these peer therapy program techniques intreating a wide variety of addictions.


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