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 | Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide By Robert R. Perkinson ISBN: 9781412957007 Published: 2007 Number of Pages: 744 Edition: 3rd Binding: Paperback |
Pricing & Availability:Additional Details: Product Type: Book Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc Description: This volume is the most comprehensive guideafor counselors and front-line professionals who work with the chemically dependant in a variety of settings. It is a very basic introduction that guides the counselor through treatment from A toaZ. Itais alsoaa popular core text for courses in addiction//substance abuse counseling. Presents the state-of-the-art tools necessary to deliver outstanding treatment and meet the highest standards demanded by accrediting bodies.aChapters cover the gamut of treatment issues, including developing the therapeutic alliance, screening, detoxification, biopsychosocial assessment, dual-diagnosis, patient orientation, treatment planning, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, referral, record keeping, discharge planning, and referral. Author Robert R. Perkinson provides case studies and step-by-step instructions with clear explanations and procedures that counselors need to use in all phases of patient care.One of the key features of this volume is the inclusion of over 50 appendices, which includes screening questionnaires, scales, history assessments, personal recovery plans, in-patient and out-patient schedules, and many, many more. The new edition will add more appendicies and update existing ones. | |