Product Description

Offers a well-documented and cost-effective psychosocial treatment model for working with substance abuse disorders.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #151148 in Books
• Published on: 2001-03-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 354 pages

Review
'The strength of the authors' approach is exemplified by the clarity and concision of their writing, and by the operationalization of their constructs... Constitutes a 'gold standard' for the field.' - Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy

From the Back Cover
Cognitive therapy offers a well-documented and cost-effective psychosocial treatment model for working with substance abuse disorders. Comprehensive and accessible, this volume clearly details the cognitive model of substance abuse, the specifics of case formulation, management of the therapeutic relationship, and the structure of the therapy sessions. It discusses how to educate patients in the treatment model and procedures and manage their cravings and urges for drugs and alcohol. Specific cognitive and behavioral strategies and techniques are described in detail, as is the management of acute crises and chronic problems in patients' lives. Methods for understanding and working with such patients who present concomitant problems of depression, anxiety, low frustration tolerance, anger, and personality disorders are spelled out in detail.Also addressed are such significant issues as the prevention and management of relapse.

Customer Reviews

If you are interested in Cognitive Therapy its a must
A well written book, easy to read, pick up for 5 mins and still learn something. It is excellent with lots of ideas for practice and to get you thinking.