Author Description
Written By Authors With Extensive Experience As Practitioners And Educators, This Text Serves As A Straightforward Resource For Undergraduate And Graduate Students Who Have A Goal Of Becoming Counselors Or Therapists In The Field Of Addiction. While Many Books On The Subject Follow A Similar Format (i.e., Introduction, Classification Of Drugs, Theories Of Counseling, Etc.), Addictions Counseling Takes One Client And Follows Her Through The Entire Treatment Experience-from Referral And Assessment, All The Way Through Relapse Prevention And Discharge Planning. In Following Her Through The Treatment Journey, Readers Are Introduced To Theories And Techniques For Approaching Each Of The Topics Discussed. This Book Is A Must-read For Anybody Interested In Pursuing A Career As An Addiction Specialist.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the practical application of clinical counseling theories by tracking a single client through the complete continuum of addiction treatment. The authors, Cynthia A. Faulkner and Samuel S. Faulkner, utilize their combined experience as practitioners and educators to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. By centering the narrative on a specific case study, the authors provide a structured framework for students to understand the sequential nature of addiction recovery.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A longitudinal case study following a single client from referral to discharge.
- Practical application of counseling theories and therapeutic techniques.
- Step-by-step guidance on assessment, relapse prevention, and treatment planning.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the clinical treatment process rather than the neurobiology of addiction.
- It does not provide an exhaustive encyclopedia of all pharmacological substances.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts highlight this text as a practical resource for students transitioning into clinical roles due to its focus on the continuity of care. Readers frequently note that the case-study approach provides a clear, applied context for complex counseling methodologies.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190930411
ISBN-13:
9780190930417
Psychology
Social Work
Addiction Studies
Counseling
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