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Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse, Aaron T. Beck [and others]

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-345) and indexes

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse

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Aaron T. Beck [and others]

"Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse was written in response to the ever-growing need to formulate and test cost-effective treatments for substance abuse disorders. Representing a major advance for meeting this pressing need, cognitive therapy offers a well-documented and demonstrably efficacious psychosocial treatment model. Emanating from the research and practical experience of Aaron T. Beck and his colleagues, this book demonstrates how cognitive therapy can be easily replicated by therapists and counselors alike." "Comprehensive and accessible, this volume clearly details the cognitive model of substance abuse, the specifics of case formulation, management of the therapeutic relationship, and the structure of the therapy sessions. It discusses how to educate patients in the treatment model and manage their cravings for drugs and alcohol. Specific cognitive and behavioral strategies and techniques are described in detail, as is the management of acute crises and chronic problems in patients' lives." "Methods for understanding and working with such patients who present concomitant problems of depression, anxiety low frustration tolerance, anger, and personality disorders are spelled out in detail. Chapters also address such significant topics as managing relapse and strategies for relapse prevention." "Unlike the many works that focus on theory and epidemiology, this volume concentrates on clinical procedures in a way that is both teachable and testable. An ideal treatment manual that can be utilized independently, or in conjunction with psychopharmacological or 12-step programs, Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse will be valued by all mental health practitioners who work with substance abusers, regardless of their orientation or the extent of their previous experience with either cognitive therapy or substance abuse."--Jacket

Overview of substance abuse -- Cognitive model of addiction -- Theory and therapy of addiction -- The therapeutic relationship and its problems -- Formulation of the case -- Structure of the therapy session -- Educating patients in the cognitive model -- Setting goals -- Techniques of cognitive therapy -- Dealing with craving/urges -- Focus on beliefs -- Managing general life problems -- Crisis intervention -- Therapy of depression in addicted individuals -- Anger and anxiety -- Concomitant personality disorders -- Relapse prevention in the cognitive therapy of substance abuse