Addiction Counseling Review: Preparing for Comprehensive, Certification, and Licensing Examinations offers a clear, readable overview of the knowledge and skills those training as alcohol or other drug counselors need to pass their final degree program, certification, and licensing examinations. It is organized into six sections: Addiction Basics, Personality Development and Drugs, Common Client Problems, Counseling Theories and Skills, Treatment Resources, and Career Issues. Each chapter includes challenging study questions that enable readers to assess their own level of understanding, including true/false, multiple choice, and provocative discussion questions. Each chapter also provides a glossary of key terms and, in addition to references, annotated suggestions for further reading and Web site exploration. This book will be a resource to which students and trainees will go on referring to long after it has helped them through their examinations. In addition, faculty and established professionals will find it a useful one-stop summary of current thinking about best practice.
The Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference is a comprehensivecompilation of information about the full spectrum of addictivedisorders, their consequences, and treatment. This unique textincludes detailed definitions and practical illustrations ofaddiction-related terminology, addictive disorders and behaviors,descriptions of treatment models and techniques, as well as listsof relevant websites, government resources, and treatment centers.Addiction professionals will find this information-packed guide tobe an invaluable practice tool. The most up-to-date resource of its kind Contains detailed definitions, practical illustrations,relevant websites, government resources, and information abouttreatment centers Written by a leading authority on addiction research,prevention, and treatment
This invaluable practitioner guide and text shows how cognitive-behavioral interventions can help people weather situations of extreme stress and build needed skills for the future. Leading authorities describe effective, time-efficient approaches to managing different types of crises: those related to particular psychological problems, such as panic disorder, suicidal depression, and personality disorders; medical crises; child and family crises; and environmental and situational crises, including large-scale traumatic events. Vivid case material illustrates what the interventions look like in action and how to tailor them to individual clients' needs.
Many people became victims of addiction because of different reasons. But, according to a survey, the majority of those who get addicted to a substance like drugs or alcohol don’t have any idea about what addiction could bring into their lives. Since using drugs and taking alcohol gives them the best feeling in the world, they think that it is a good thing. However, once addiction strikes, many end up overwhelmed with their current status and get frustrated just trying to get their normal life back. Fortunately, there is a thing called counselling, which is a great way to overcome addiction effectively. Let Us Know What You Think!
FULLY REVISED, COMPREHENSIVE, AND PRACTICAL BOOK OF THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ADDICTION COUNSELING Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Fifth Edition introduces mental health professionals and students to the field of addiction counseling and helps them acquire the knowledge and develop the skills needed to counsel individuals who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction. Drawing from her years of experience in working in the addiction counseling field as a counselor, trainer and educator, Geri Miller provides an engaging, balanced overview of the major theoretical foundations and clinical best practices in the field. Fully updated, the fifth edition offers a compassionate accountability, practice-oriented counseling framework and features: A research-based clinical application approach to addiction counseling that practitioners can turn to for fundamental, practical, clinical guidelines. Revised chapters that reflect important changes in research and practice, including new assessment instruments and new and expanded treatments. Additional case studies, interactive exercises, key points and other resources that facilitate the integration of knowledge into practice. A new chapter of "Supervision and Mentoring". Revised "Personal Reflections" section at the beginning of each chapter that provide an invaluable, unique perspective on the author's view of addiction counseling. Updated and expanded Instructor Resources that include brief video clips, PowerPoint slides, test bank questions for each chapter, and sample syllabi. From assessment and diagnosis of addiction to preparing for certification and licensure as an addiction counseling professional, this comprehensive book covers essential components required to work as a professional in the field of addiction counseling.
This one-of-a-kind text brings together contemporary theories of addiction and helps readers connect those theories to practice using a common multicultural case study. Theories covered include motivational interviewing, moral theory, developmental theory, cognitive behavioral theories, attachment theory, and sociological theory. Each chapter focuses on a single theory, describing its basic tenets, philosophical underpinnings, key concepts, and strengths and weaknesses. Each chapter also shows how practitioners using the theory would respond to a common case study, giving readers the opportunity to compare how the different theoretical approaches are applied to client situations. A final chapter discusses approaches to relapse prevention.
The Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference is a comprehensive compilation of information about the full spectrum of addictive disorders, their consequences, and treatment. This unique text includes detailed definitions and practical illustrations of addiction-related terminology, addictive disorders and behaviors, descriptions of treatment models and techniques, as well as lists of relevant websites, government resources, and treatment centers. Addiction professionals will find this information-packed guide to be an invaluable practice tool. The most up-to-date resource of its kind Contains detailed definitions, practical illustrations, relevant websites, government resources, and information about treatment centers Written by a leading authority on addiction research, prevention, and treatment
For many people, the act of recreational gambling can be a source of hours of harmless entertainment. Unfortunately, some people become too attached to the thrill that comes from gambling and a monster begins to develop inside of them. This is the monster of addiction and it can be very detrimental to a person’s life and can rule all aspects of it. A person who is addicted to gambling will lose control over their life. It may begin as a slow process but eventually it will be a full blown addiction. Gambling addiction is no different than any other addiction. Fair enough, it may not be physically addictive such as heroin is but it is still mentally addictive. It can get to a point where all a person can think about is gambling. People who are addicted to gambling will begin trying to make bets on everything they can, even small pointless things. Gambling addiction is the same as any other addiction in the sense that it pulls the wool over people’s eyes and makes them lie to their selves about how bad their problem has become. If you or somebody you know has a gambling addiction it is extremely important that it gets taken care of and addressed before it completely takes over. Grab It Now!
How To Navigate Your Way Through Addiction Counseling! Get All The Support And Guidance You Need To Be A Success At Going Through Counseling! Many people became victims of addiction because of different reasons. But, according to a survey, the majority of those who get addicted to a substance like drugs or alcohol don’t have any idea about what addiction could bring into their lives. Since using drugs and taking alcohol gives them the best feeling in the world, they think that it is a good thing. However, once addiction strikes, many end up overwhelmed with their current status and get frustrated just trying to get their normal life back. Fortunately, there is a thing called counselling, which is a great way to overcome addiction effectively. Below are the information that you are about to learn: Addiction Counselling Basics Realize That You Need Help Realize the Importance of Selecting the Correct Treatment Work On Identifying the Source of Why You Have an Addiction Have an Open Mind Be Honest With Yourself and Others The Dangers of Not Getting Help When You Need It