Women's Group Treatment for Substance Use Disorder: Therapist Guide

Women with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and other Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) have unique problems and treatment needs, and this therapist guide provides detailed guidance for conducting each session, sample dialogue, worksheets, and completed examples. It is designed to be used along with the corresponding client workbook and can be delivered in inpatient or outpatient settings, primarily for group settings, and easily adapted for individual use. The program covers 12 weekly sessions to help women become abstinent, prevent relapse, and improve their quality of life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 17 January 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Women with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and other Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) face distinct etiologies, mortality rates, relapse antecedents, clinical presentations, and disorder courses compared to men. To address the unique challenges and treatment requirements of women with AUD/SUD, this therapist guide is grounded in scientific evidence amassed over 25 years of NIH-funded studies. The book offers comprehensive guidance for conducting each session, including sample dialogues, worksheets, and completed examples for each worksheet. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the corresponding client workbook.

This cognitive-behavioral, motivation-enhancing guide for therapists can be delivered in inpatient or outpatient settings, with a primary focus on group settings. However, it is easily adaptable for individual use as well. The program spans 12 weekly sessions aimed at assisting women in achieving abstinence, preventing relapse to drinking or drug use, and overall improving their quality of life. The therapist guide provides step-by-step instructions for addressing behaviors related to drinking and drug use, as well as general coping skills such as problem-solving, assertiveness training, wellness behaviors, and communication training. Additionally, female-specific interventions like social network support and building healthy, supportive relationships are included.

When utilized in a group format, the therapy harnesses the power of peer support, shared wisdom, and the universality of experience to accelerate positive change in desired outcomes. Overcoming alcohol or drug problems is a achievable goal with this effective and comprehensive program.

Weight: 808g
Dimension: 255 x 180 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197655085