Becoming an Addictions Counselor: A Comprehensive Text (Book with Access Code)

Becoming an Addictions Counselor, Third Edition provides evidence-based findings, cutting-edge treatment techniques, and a focus on critical thinking to show future counselors how to respond to clients' needs rather than impose "cookie-cutter" routines. Topics explored in depth include: " Mentally ill chemical abusers " Individual, group, and family counseling skills " Clinical treatment issues Each chapter takes an experiential learning approach to these topics and encourages readers to practice individual and group counseling skills through structured activities and exercises. With thorough discussions on ethics, treatment planning, and case management, this text prepares readers to become ethical, competent counselors.

Chapter1 Introduction to Addictions Treatment
Chapter2 Individual Counseling Skills
Chapter3 Facilitating Motivation for Recovery
Chapter4 Facilitating Recovery
Chapter5 Group Treatment
Chapter6 Family
Chapter7 Case Management: From Screening to Discharge
Chapter8 Ethics, Confidentiality, and Professional Responsibility
Chapter9 Co-Occurring Disorders
Chapter10 Cultural and Other Special Populations
Chapter11 Thinking About Addiction Treatment