Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change: Selecting and Planning Interventions

by Gerard J. Connors, Carlo C. DiClemente, Mary Marden Velasquez

A widely adopted practitioner resource and course text, this book shows how to apply knowledge about behavior change in general -- and the stages-of-change model in particular -- to make substance abuse treatment more effective. The authors are leaders in the field who describe ways to tailor interventions for clients with varying levels of motivation or readiness to change. They draw on cutting-edge theory and research to explain what works (and what doesn't work) at different stages of change. Rich clinical examples illustrate the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of using the stages-of-change model to inform treatment planning and intervention for individuals, groups, couples, and families.

New to This Edition
*Reflects the ongoing development of the stages-of-change model and research advances over the past decade.
*Chapter on stage-based brief interventions in health care, social service, and community settings.
*Group treatment chapter has been significantly revised.
*Expanded coverage of the change processes relevant to each stage.

Genres: Psychology, School, Counselling, Textbooks

369 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 26, 2014

Reviews

[Taury]

Had a lot of great information. On an intake to know where a patient is in relation to wanting to change. Following the ASAM model it becomes imperative to know how to treat them by meeting them where they are in relation to treatment. I was hoping this would be less textbook format and more treatment format. My intent to purchase was to use in a group setting. This fail to meet that expectation.

[Hallie]

Good resource specific to stages of change.

[Lauren Cook]

The stages of change are outline thoroughly but I would love to see more anecdotes and case examples. More strategies would be useful as well. A fascinating read.

[Brenda]

Required reading, not bad