Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy : A Resource Collection and Guide for Promoting Recovery

by Finley, James R.

• ISBN13: 9780471599807
• ISBN10: 0471599808
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-06
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

All the resources needed to fully integrate a 12-step approach as part of your overall treatment program Millions of Americans have at some time in their lives participated in a 12-step program for treatment of a chemical or non-chemical addiction. Clinicians recognize that these grass-roots efforts have a very high cure rate. However, little has been written on how to integrate these programs into a traditional therapy setting. Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy serves as an indispensable resource for clinicians treating addiction patients who are simultaneously enrolled in 12-step programs. This valuable text: Contains eight lesson plans and twenty-seven assignments Integrates in-depth discussion of 12-step programs with hands-on resources like homework assignments, treatment plan examples, and patient handouts Will also benefit 12-step program peer counselors Includes companion CD-ROM with fully customizable homework assignments, lesson plans, and presentations Treating addictions-whether chemical or non-chemical-can be one of the most difficult challenges faced by mental health professionals. For many people, 12-step programs have played a critical role in helping them to manage their addictive behaviors. Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy gives psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, and clinicians the tools and resources they need to fully utilize these peer therapy program techniques in treating a wide variety of addictions.

Author Biography

James R. Finley, MA, is a seasoned therapist, educator, and manager, specializing in addictions and group family therapy. He is coauthor of Addiction Treatment Homework Planner, Second Edition and The Chemical Dependence Treatment Documentation Sourcebook, both from Wiley.

Table of Contents

Preface.

SECTION I: What To Do and Expect (and What Not To Do) in Integrating 12-Step.

Work into Addiction Therapy.

I.A. Why Integrate.

I.A. Anonymity/Confidentiality.

I.B. Making Sure Clients Are Actually Participating Effectively in 12-Step Activities.

I.C. Helping Clients Get the Most Benefit From Their 12-Step Programs.

I.D. Positions of 12-Step Programs on Psychotherapy and Medications.

I.E. Things 12-Step Programs Can and Can’t Do For Clients.

I.F. Incorporating 12-Step Work into Treatment Planning.

SECTION II: Homework Assignments.                                            

Exercise II.A. Understanding Spirituality in Twelve Step Programs.

Exercise II.B. Finding a Home Group.

Exercise IIC. Learning From Recovery Role Models.

Exercise I.D. Finding and Working With a Twelve-Step Sponsor.

Exercise II.E. Twelve Step Meeting Review / Critique Form.

Exercise II.F. Step One: Understanding Powerlessness.

Exercise II.G. Step Two: Finding Hope.

Exercise II.H. Step Three: Turning It Over.

Exercise II.I. Step Four: Personal Inventory.

Exercise II.J. Step Five: Sharing the Fourth Step Inventory.

Exercise II.K. Step Six: Becoming Entirely Willing.

Exercise II.L. Step Seven: Asking for Change.

Exercise II.M. Step Eight: Listing People We Have Harmed.

Exercise II.N. Step Nine: Making Amends.

Exercise II.O.  Step Ten: Continued Inventory.

Exercise II.P. Step Eleven:  Improving Conscious Contact with a Higher Power.

Exercise II.Q. Step Twelve: Carrying the Message and Practicing the Principles.

Exercise II.R. Special Occasion Relapse Prevention in Twelve-Step Recovery.

Exercise II.S. Using 12-Step Literature.

Exercise II.T.12-Step Recovery Issues For Young People.

Exercise II.U.12-Step Recovery Issues For Women.

Exercise II.V. 12-Step Recovery Issues For Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/ Transgendered People.

Exercise II.W. 12-Step Recovery Issues For People of Non-Christian Faiths.

Exercise II.X. 12-Step Recovery Issues For Native Americans.

Exercise II.Y. 12-Step Recovery Issues In Jail or Prison.

Exercise II.Z. 12-Step Recovery Issues For People with Coexisting Psychiatric and/or Medical Illnesses.

Exercise II.AA Understanding 12-Step Recovery for Loved Ones of People with Addictions.

SECTION III: Psychoeducational Group Lesson Plans.

Lesson Plan III.A.  What to Expect in a 12-Step Group.

Lesson Plan III.B. 12-Step Meeting Review and Analysis.

Lesson Plan III.C. Problems and Solutions in Early 12-Step Recovery.

Lesson Plan III.D. The 12 Steps, Relationships, and Work.

Lesson Plan III.E. The 12 Steps and Financial Self-Management.

Lesson Plan III.F. The 12 Steps and Emotional and Mental Problems.

Lesson Plan III.G. The 12 Steps and Social Life.

Lesson Plan III.H. 12-Step Relapse Prevention Tools.

Appendix A: Recommendations for Clinician's Suggested 12-Step Library 

and Bibliotherapy / Videotherapy.

Appendix B: 12 Steps and 12 Traditions.