Counseling Individuals With Co-Occurring Addictive and Mental Disorders: A Comprehensive Approach

This text is the premier resource for counselors working with individuals with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. It is grounded in a holistic wellness orientation and includes a dedicated special populations section. It provides comprehensive information, step-by-step approaches, treatment approaches, and diagnostic considerations, and is aligned with DSM-5 and CACREP standards.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 430 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

This comprehensive text, written by professional counselors for counselors, offers invaluable insights into the realm of co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. With a focus on the holistic, wellness-oriented approach of the counseling profession, it provides a thorough exploration of these complex maladies. The book is distinguished by its dedicated section on specific populations, including military, LGBTQ+, multicultural, and gender- or age-related individuals. Contributing authors, primarily counselors, offer a unique perspective that sets it apart from the medical community. Designed for masters and doctoral-level students in counselor education programs, the text offers the most up-to-date information and aligns with DSM-5 and CACREP standards. It employs a step-by-step approach to understanding COD concepts, guiding principles for working with these clients, treatment approaches, diagnostic considerations, and the neuroscience of addiction and mental health. The book also includes a detailed breakdown of specific co-occurring disorders and addresses special population considerations. Clinical Case Illustrations bring the content to life, while Discussion Questions reinforce the learning process. An extensive instructor's package, including an Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and Instructor Chapter PowerPoints, enhances the teaching experience. This purchase also grants digital access for convenient use on most mobile devices or computers.

Key Features:

Written by professional counselors for counselors

Grounded in a holistic wellness orientation

Offers a dedicated special populations section with considerations for age, gender, military, and LGBTQ+ groups

Discusses diagnosis and treatment of specific co-occurring disorders

Provides Clinical Case Illustrations from the perspective of a practicing counselor

Incorporates relevant research and evidence-based practices

Weight: 846g
Dimension: 176 x 254 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826158413