| Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Contributor(s): O'Farrell, Timothy J. (Author), Fals-Stewart, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1593853246 ISBN-13: 9781593853242 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $58.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: 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. Provided are 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. The large-size format and lay-flat binding facilitate photocopying and enhance the book's clinical utility. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Couples & Family - Psychology | Psychopathology - Addiction - Psychology | Clinical Psychology |
| Dewey: 616.861 |
| LCCN: 2006006047 |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 8.1" W x 10.48" (2.05 lbs) 436 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. Provided are 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. The large-size format and lay-flat binding facilitate photocopying and enhance the book's clinical utility. |