Introduction to Chemical Dependency Counseling (Library of Substance Abuse Treatment)
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (747 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765702894 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 391 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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The design of the book is 'learner-centered,' making it an excellent choice for college-level introductory courses on the topic. (Marc Galanter, M.D., New York University)Drs. Levin, Culkin, and Perrotto are to be commended for writing a clear, straightforward introduction to the very complex, multidisciplinary field of chemical dependency counseling. (Andrew Tartarsky PhD, clinical psychologist in private practice) . The authors present material on all the important topics in the field of chemical dependency counseling, and discuss cutting edge work on the motivational stages of change, motivational enhancement therapy for clients not prepared to attempt abstinence, and the importance of matching the intervention to
Levin, Ph.D., is director of the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Training Program at the New School University in Manhattan, where he also serves both on the humanities department faculty, and as co-director of the joint masters program in psychology and substance abuse treatment. Joseph Culkin, Ph.D., is professor o
"Very Satisfied" according to bdub. Received the book very quickly and was in excellent shape jus like they stated (very good). No highlights or dog eared pages or other marks in the book. Excellent price!. Dr. Robert M. Lichtman said Excellent and Simple to Follow Text on Substance Use Disorders. An excellent primer on the assessment and treatment of Subtstance Use Disorders. It is a requirement for my course at City College of New York.. thank you. Very nice. thank you. Very nice.
The text can stand as a main source for college-level courses in addictions or chemical dependancy in the mental health health programs, and can be used as a college or stand-alone introduction to chemical dependancy and counseling. Students preparing for the Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) examination will find topics discussed that are drawn from the certification examination requirements. This book is a basic resource of knowledge about alcoholism and drug addiction. The authors cover the scientific and clinical aspects of chemical dependency in a balanced way with case vignettes to illustrate clinical issues. They then focus on the principles of chemical abuse counseling, including treatment planning, the different schools of counseling, how to understand and manage r