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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuseby Aaron T Beck
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:An ideal treatment manual that can be utilized independently, or in conjunction with psychopharmacological or 12-step programs, this book was written in response to the ever-growing need for cost-effective treatments for substance abuse disorders. Representing a major advance for meeting this pressing need, cognitive therapy offers a well-documented and demonstrably efficacious psychosocial treatment model for working with these intractable problems. Based on the research and practical experience of Aaron T. Beck and his colleagues, COGNITIVE THERAPY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE demonstrates how cognitive therapy can be used to effectively work with substance abusers and provides a detailed set of methods that can easily be replicated by therapists and counselors alike. 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 relapse prevention and the management of relapse when it occurs. Unlike the many works that focus on theory and epidemiology, COGNITIVE THERAPY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE concentrates on clinical procedures in a way that is both teachable and testable. Offering an effective approach that can be utilized in a variety of settings, this book will be valued by all mental health practitioners and counselors who work with substance abusers, regardless of the extent of their previous experience with either cognitive therapy or substance abuse. Book News Annotation:Provides and explains a cognitive model of addiction and the
treatment of substance abuse that is easily applied, even by the
therapist or counselor with (eek!) little experience with addictions
or cognitive therapy. The authors suggest that the CT model is
complementary, rather than opposed, to 12-step or psychobiological
models. They discuss in addition co-problems that often present with
addiction: depression, anger, anxiety and personality disorders.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Cognitive therapy offers a well-documented and cost-effective psychosocial treatment model for working with substance abuse disorders. This volume clearly details the cognitive model of substance abuse, case formulation, sessions and the therapeutic relationship. Synopsis: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. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-345) and indexes. About the AuthorUniversity Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus and President of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research. Aaron Beck is also the author of eleven other books. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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