Chemical Dependency Counseling : A Practical Guide

by Robert R. Perkinson

• ISBN13: 9781412979214
• ISBN10: 1412979218
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-01
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

This volume is the most comprehensive guide for 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 to Z. It is also a 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. Chapters 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. Inclusion of issues of diversity and working with diverse clients Discussion of new treatment for addiction with detailed plan New discussion of relapse triggers, including negative emotions, social pressure, interpersonal conflict and the recovery community. New discussion of co-occuring disorders

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

The First Contact

The Drugs

The First Hours of Treatment

The Biopsychosocial Interview

The Treatment Plan

Individual Treatment

Group Therapy

Recovery Skills

The Steps

The Lectures

Special Issues

Adolescent Treatment

The Family Program

The Clinical Staff

Discharge Summary and Continuing Care

The Good Counselor

Cognitive Capacity Screening Examination

Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test

Dsm-IV TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder

Alcohol Withdrawal Scale

Narcotic Withdrawal Scale

Sample Biopsychosoical

Chemical Use History

Honesty

Love, Trust, and Commitment

Feelings

Relationship Skills

Addictive Relationships

Communication Skills

Self-Discipline

Impulse Control

Relapse Prevention

Step One

Step Two

Step Three

Step Four

Step Five

Adolescent Unit Level System

Peer Pressure

The Behavioral Contract

Family Questionaire

Codependency

Personal Recovery Plan

Sample Discharge Summary

Stress Management

Hamilton Depression Rating

Biopsychosocial Assessment

Anger Management

Narcissism

Honesty for Gamblers

Step One for Gamblers

Step Two for Gamblers

Step Three for Gamblers

Step Four for Gamblers

Step Five for Gamblers

Relapse Prevention

Adolescent Unit Point System

Results from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Drug Categories for Substances of Abuse

Adult Inpatient Program Schedule

Adolescent Inpatient Program Schedule

Adult Outpatient Program Schedule

Adolescent Outpatient Program Schedule

Gambling Inpatient Program Schedule

Gambling Outpatient Program Schedule

Day Treatment Program Schedule

Pressure Relief Group Meeting and Budget Form

Heroin

South Oaks Gambling Screen

Barriers in Thinking

Psychiatric Medications

Drug Abuse Screening Test (Dast)

Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (Cows)

Adult Nurses Intake

Adolescent Nurses Intake

American Cancer Society Guide to Quitting Smoking

Ptsd Checklist Civilian Version (Pcl)

Ptsd Checklist Military Version (Pcl)

Alcohol Abstinenece Self-Efficacy Scale

Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (Ham-A)

Strengths, Needs, Abilities & Preferences

Daily Craving Record

Naadac Code of Ethics

Gambling History

References

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