Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy A Step-by-Step Approach

by Donohue, Brad; Azrin, Nathan H.

• ISBN13: 9780470621929
• ISBN10: 0470621923
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-12-27
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Family Behavior Therapy (FBT)is one of the few evidence-based treatments that consistently demonstrates effective treatment for a wide array of problem behaviors including substance abuse, family dysfunction, and employment. This book provides an overview of FBT as applied to the treatment of adolescent substance abuse, offering a detailed description of the FBT intervention modules, including treatment planning and after-care. An accompanying CD-ROM conveniently provides mental health practitioners with practical worksheets and handouts. This "how-to" behavioral approach to therapy will be much appreciated by counselors, therapists, and social workers with a cognitive behavioral therapy orientation to therapy.

Author Biography

BRAD DONOHUE is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is director of the Family Research Services, which is focused on developing evidence-based treatments that include family support.

NATHAN H. AZRIN is retired from Nova Southeastern University's Center for Psychological Studies, where he was professor for thirty years. He has received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology from the American Psychological Association.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Scott Henggeler v

Preface viii

Acknowledgments xi

Chapter 1 Introduction to Family Behavior Therapy 1

Chapter 2 Infrastructure 29

Chapter 3 Therapeutic Style, Techniques, and Implementation Strategies 59

Chapter 4 Establishing Effective Agendas for Treatment Sessions 77

Chapter 5 Probing Negative and Positive Consequences to Determine Core Motivation 85

Chapter 6 Establishing and Rewarding Goal Attainment With Family Support 103

Chapter 7 Developing a Successful Treatment Plan 133

Chapter 8 Reviewing Past Appreciations to Improve Current Relationships 141

Chapter 9 Improving Communication With Positive Requests 155

Chapter 10 Restructuring the Environment to Facilitate a Drug-Free Lifestyle 171

Chapter 11 Using Self-Control to Manage Negative Behaviors, Thoughts, and Feelings 203

Chapter 12 Gaining Employment 231

Chapter 13 Concluding Treatment and Planning for Success 249

References 255

About the Authors 261

Author Index 263

Subject Index 265

About the CD-ROM 273