About the book
This eminently practical guide presents an empirically supported approach for treating people with substance abuse problems and their spouses or domestic partners. Behavioral couples therapy (BCT) explicitly focuses on both substance use and relationship issues, and is readily compatible with 12-step approaches. In a convenient large-size format, the book provides all the materials needed to introduce BCT; implement a recovery contract to support abstinence; work with clients to increase positive activities, improve communication, and reduce relapse risks; and deal with special treatment challenges. Appendices include a session-by-session treatment manual and 70 reproducible checklists, forms, and client education posters.
Editions of Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781593853242
- PDF
- ISBN 9781462507061
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This eminently practical guide presents an empirically supported approach for treating people with substance abuse problems and their spouses or domestic partners. Behavioral couples therapy (BCT) explicitly focuses on both substance use and relationship issues, and is readily compatible with 12-step approaches. In a convenient large-size format, the book provides all the materials needed to introduce BCT; implement a recovery contract to support abstinence; work with clients to increase positive activities, improve communication, and reduce relapse risks; and deal with special treatment challenges. Appendices include a session-by-session treatment manual and 70 reproducible checklists, forms, and client education posters.
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What is Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse about?
This eminently practical guide presents an empirically supported approach for treating people with substance abuse problems and their spouses or domestic partners. Behavioral couples therapy (BCT) explicitly focuses on both substance use and relationship issues, and is readily compatible with 12-step approaches. In a convenient large-size format, the book provides all the materials needed to introduce BCT; implement a recovery contract to support abstinence; work with clients to increase positive activities, improve communication, and reduce relapse risks; and deal with special treatment challenges. Appendices include a session-by-session treatment manual and 70 reproducible checklists, forms, and client education posters.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Therapy and therapeutics > Addiction and therapy
Where can I read a sample of Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781593853242
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse?
Timothy J. O'Farrell, William Fals-Stewart
Who is the Publisher of the book Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse?
Guilford Publications
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is available as paperback(ISBN 9781593853242) and pdf(ISBN 9781462507061)
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