| The Therapeutic Community: Theory, Model, and Method Contributor(s): De Leon, George (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826113494 ISBN-13: 9780826113498 Publisher: Springer Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $99.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2000 Annotation: This volume provides a comprehensive review of the essentials of the Therapeutic Community (TC) theory and its practical "whole person" approach to the treatment of substance abuse disorders and related problems. Part I outlines the perspective of the traditional views of the substance abuse disorder, the substance abuser, and the basic components of this approach. Part II explains the organizational structure of the TC, its work components, and the role of residents and staff. The chapters in Part III describe the essential activities of TC life that relate most directly to the recovery process and the goals of rehabilitation. The final part outlines how individuals change in the TC behaviorally, cognitively, and emotionally. This is an invaluable resource for all addictions professionals and students.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Addiction |
| Dewey: 362.291 |
| LCCN: 99089660 |
| Physical Information: 1.16" H x 6.17" W x 9.39" (1.73 lbs) 472 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume provides a comprehensive review of the essentials of the Therapeutic Community (TC) theory and its practical "whole person" approach to the treatment of substance abuse disorders and related problems. Part I outlines the perspective of the traditional views of the substance abuse disorder, the substance abuser, and the basic components of this approach. Part II explains the organizational structure of the TC, its work components, and the role of residents and staff. The chapters in Part III describe the essential activities of TC life that relate most directly to the recovery process and the goals of rehabilitation. The final part outlines how individuals change in the TC behaviorally, cognitively, and emotionally. This is an invaluable resource for all addictions professionals and students. |