Addiction Counseling: A Practical Approach

This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to addiction counseling, covering assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, as well as case management and relapse prevention. It emphasizes behavioral addictions and co-occurring disorders and includes interviews with experienced clinicians. It also includes pedagogical elements and digital resources to help learners apply concepts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 426 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2021
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

This comprehensive and hands-on text equips the upcoming generation of counselors with the crucial knowledge and skills to effectively treat both chemical and behavioral addictions. Grounded in cutting-edge, evidence-based research, it employs a step-by-step approach to addictions counseling, covering assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, and relapse prevention. With a keen focus on behavioral addictions and co-occurring disorders, the book provides detailed guidelines on writing concise treatment plans, conducting effective client sessions, and managing cases. Case studies, role-playing exercises, and clinical applications further enhance the learning experience, while Notes from the Field offers real-world insights from experienced clinicians working with diverse client populations across the country.

Critical topics unique to this book include the role of neuroscience in addiction treatment, relapse prevention, and advocacy. Additionally, the text offers specific chapters on behavioral addictions and co-occurring disorders, as well as a dedicated chapter on multicultural counseling, addressing gender, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, age, religion, and disability considerations. The book is distinguished by an abundance of downloadable forms and documents, making it an invaluable resource for any course focusing on addiction counseling.

Pedagogical elements such as learning objectives, terms to know, learning activities, recommended resources, and chapter summaries help learners process and apply the concepts effectively. Faculty aids, including an instructor's manual with sample syllabi, CACREP mapping tools, test bank, and PowerPoint slides, further support teaching and learning. This essential textbook will be cherished as a primary resource for addiction counseling courses and professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in this field.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826135858