Donohue / Allen Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy

A Step-by-Step Approach
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-01322-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 264 Seiten, E-Book

Praise for Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using FamilyBehavior Therapy
"Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family BehaviorTherapy is a welcome addition to the evidence-based substanceuse disorder treatment literature. This volume provides a largeamount of helpful information, materials, and step-by-stepinstructions for implementing and troubleshooting family-basedbehavioral treatment for substance use problems."
--Mark B. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor, and LindaSobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Associate Director of ClinicalTraining, Center for Psychological Studies, Nova SoutheasternUniversity, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL
"I strongly recommend Treating Adult Substance Abuse UsingFamily Behavior Therapy. Donohue and Allen give readers astep-by-step approach using empirical strategies,client-therapist dialogues, checklists, and handouts thatmake the therapy process clear and concrete. This book is amust-read for all who want to use FBT in their practice."
--Robert J. Meyers, PhD, Emeritus Associate ResearchProfessor of Psychology, University of New Mexico
"I am delighted with the book Treating Adult Substance AbuseUsing Family Behavior Therapy. As a relatively new therapist, Iused the FBT protocols in a practice setting and the highlystructured interventions provided me a sense of confidence whiledeveloping professional competence in working with very challengingpopulations. Although simple in theory, families are empowered bythese absolutely positive techniques."
--Amy S. Bizjak, Staff Development TrainingCoordinator, Bethesda Children's Home, Meadville, PA
Practical, step-by-step guidance for using Family BehaviorTherapy (FBT) in the treatment of adults dealing with substanceabuse
Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family BehaviorTherapy clearly explains how this evidence-supported treatmentcan be implemented in a flexible, straightforward manner andcovers:
* The underlying framework and infrastructure necessary fortreatment providers to effectively implement FBT
* Strategies for establishing effective consumer-driven treatmentplans with clients prior to each session
* Skills training and exercises that teach conflict management andhow to build healthy relationships
* Standardized methods for managing problems that coexist withsubstance abuse, such as unemployment, depression, andincarceration
With an accompanying CD-ROM containing worksheets, handouts, andother practical materials, this hands-on behavioral approach totherapy equips all mental health professionals with effectivestrategies to help adult substance abusers and their familiesthrough the recovery process.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Donohue, Brad

Allen, Daniel N.

Weitere Mitwirkende

Azrin, Nathan H.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword by Nate Azrin v
Preface vii
Acknowledgments xi
Chapter 1 Introduction to Family Behavior Therapy 1
Chapter 2 Infrastructure 19
Chapter 3 Therapeutic Style, Techniques, and Implementation Strategies 47
Chapter 4 Establishing Effective Agendas for Treatment Sessions 63
Chapter 5 Establishing Goals and Rewards for Maintaining a Drug-Free Lifestyle 71
Chapter 6 Developing a Successful Treatment Plan 97
Chapter 7 Enhancing Relationships 107
Chapter 8 Enhancing Communication Skills 121
Chapter 9 Restructuring the Environment to Facilitate a Drug-Free Lifestyle 137
Chapter 10 Managing Negative Behaviors, Thoughts, and Feelings 169
Chapter 11 Gaining Employment 197
Chapter 12 Managing Finances 213
Chapter 13 Concluding Treatment and Planning for Success 227
References 233
Author Index 237
Subject Index 238
About the Authors 244
About the CD-ROM 249

Über Autor(innen)

BRAD DONOHUE is a licensed clinical psychologist andProfessor in the Department of Psychology at the University ofNevada, Las Vegas. He is the director of the Achievement Center,which is focused on the development of evidence-based protocols foruse in disadvantaged populations.
DANIEL N. ALLEN is a licensed clinical psychologist andProfessor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Hisresearch focuses on the neuropsychological correlates of mentalillness, including substance use disorders and evidence-basedinterventions for these disorders.