| Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide Contributor(s): Perkinson, Robert R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1544362358 ISBN-13: 9781544362359 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $170.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Addiction - Education | Counseling - General - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 362.29 |
| LCCN: 2021022020 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8.4" W x 10.8" (3.35 lbs) 856 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Helping individuals recover from addiction is one of the most rewarding professions in the world. Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide is the most comprehensive text written for those counselors and professionals who work with or plan to work with clients struggling with chemical dependency in a variety of settings. Following the model of twelve-step programs, providing a ground-up introduction to guide the counselor through treatment from A to Z, and can be used as a core text for courses in addiction or substance abuse counseling. Author Robert R. Perkinson presents state-of-the-art tools necessary to deliver outstanding treatment and meet the highest standards demanded by accrediting bodies. This 6th edition continues to outline the best evidence-based treatment in the world, with a concentration on the following: cognitive behavioral therapy; motivational enhancement; medication assisted treatment, skills training; and 12-step facilitation. |
