Talking with College Students about Alcohol Motivational Strategies for Reducing Abuse

by Walters, Scott T.; Baer, John S.

• ISBN13: 9781593852221
• ISBN10: 1593852223
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-13
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

Grounded in current best practices, this book offers flexible, readily applicable guidelines for assessing and working with college drinkers. Provided is a wealth of practical advice on interacting with students in a range of contexts, from brief conversations in medical settings to motivational counseling sessions and group interventions. Also described are effective ways to weave alcohol prevention and intervention services into the fabric of campus life. Over a dozen appendices feature reproducible assessment instruments and other indispensable tools, in a large-size format for ease of photocopying and use. For optimal utility, supplemental materials for use in workshops, seminars, and other educational and training events are available online as PowerPoint slides (www.guilford.com/walters2).

Author Biography

Scott T. Walters, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas School of Public Health.

John S. Baer, PhD, is Research Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Washington in Seattle, and Associate Director for Training and Education, Center of Excellence for Substance Abuse Treatment and Education, VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

Table of Contents

What's Happening on Campus?	1	(12)
Overview of the Chapter	1	(1)
Rates of Drinking	1	(3)
Perceptions and Misperceptions	4	(4)
Drinking-Related Consequences	8	(1)
What Isn't Said	9	(1)
What Students Think about Drinking and Getting Drunk	10	(1)
Managing the Disconnect	11	(1)
Key Points	12	(1)
Responding to College Drinking	13	(12)
Overview of the Chapter	13	(1)
Models of Alcohol Problems	13	(1)
College Students and Risk	14	(2)
Drinking and Development	16	(1)
When Change Occurs	17	(2)
Implications for Intervention	19	(1)
What Works in Prevention and Treatment?	20	(1)
How This Book Fits In	21	(2)
Organizing the Toolbox	23	(1)
Key Points	24	(1)
Assessing Drinking and Related Behaviors	25	(17)
Overview of the Chapter	25	(1)
When and Where to Assess Drinking	26	(1)
Alcohol Consumption	27	(8)
Alcohol Screening	35	(1)
Related Areas	36	(3)
Conclusion	39	(2)
Key Points	41	(1)
Style of the Interaction	42	(18)
Overview of the Chapter	42	(1)
Who Can Talk to Students about Alcohol?	43	(1)
Deconstructing the Style of the Interview	43	(1)
Working with Motivation	44	(4)
Core Techniques	48	(11)
What Comes Next?	59	(1)
Key Points	59	(1)
Brief Individual Interactions: Advice and Consultation	60	(15)
Overview of the Chapter	60	(1)
What Motivates People in Brief Interactions?	61	(1)
Broaching the Subject	61	(2)
Providing Advice and Suggestions	63	(3)
Exploring Change in the Abstract	66	(1)
Importance and Confidence Rulers	67	(3)
Closing the Interaction	70	(1)
Sample Brief Advice (3--10 Minutes)	71	(1)
Sample Behavioral Consultation (10--30 Minutes)	72	(1)
Key Points	73	(2)
Extended Individual Interactions	75	(26)
Overview of the Chapter	75	(1)
Opening and Closing Longer Interactions	76	(4)
Talking about Change (When It Makes Sense to Do So)	80	(3)
Motivational Exercises	83	(12)
Sample Motivational Intervention (Four Sessions, 60 Minutes Each)	95	(5)
Key Points	100	(1)
Talking With College Drinkers in a Group	101	(22)
Overview of the Chapter	101	(1)
Rationale and Challenges of Group Programs	102	(2)
Structure and Spirit of the Good Group	104	(9)
Strategies for Groups	113	(7)
Sample Group Intervention (120--180 Minutes, over One to Three Sessions)	120	(2)
Key Points	122	(1)
Service Integration and Training	123	(10)
Overview of the Chapter	123	(1)
How Students Receive Services	123	(2)
Integrating Services	125	(2)
Delivering Services and Following Up	127	(1)
Training and Evaluation	128	(2)
Final Comment	130	(1)
Key Points	131	(2)
APPENDICES	133	(68)
Measures	135	(21)
Clinical Exercises and Materials	156	(45)
References	201	(8)
Index	209