Addiction Counseling: A Practical Approach

by Alan A. Cavaiola, Amanda Giordano, Nedeljko Golubovic

Equips the upcoming generation of counselors with crucial knowledge to skillfully treat both chemical and behavioral addictions Grounded in leading-edge, evidence-based research, this hands-on text applies a step-by-step approach to addictions counseling. This book encompasses assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning; case management; and relapse prevention, with an incisive focus on behavioral addictions and co-occurring disorders. The text covers all essential topics as outlined in the gold standard SAMSHA Counselor Training Manual. Included are detailed guidelines on how to write succinct treatment plans and conduct effective client sessions; case studies; role-playing exercises; and clinical applications to assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, and case management. Notes from the Field" provides actual interviews with experienced clinicians working with a variety of client populations throughout the country. Critical topics unique to the book include the role of neuroscience in addiction treatment, relapse prevention, and advocacy. In addition, the text offers specific chapters on behavioral addictions and co-occuring disorders as well as a separate chapter on multicultural counseling covering gender, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, age, religion, and disability considerations. It is also distinguished by an abundance of downloadable forms and documents. Pedagogical elements to help learners process and apply concepts include learning objectives, terms to know, learning activities, recommended resources, and chapter summaries. Faculty aids include an instructor's manual with sample syllabi, CACREP mapping tools, test bank, and PowerPoint slides. This essential resource will be valued as a primary textbook for any course that focuses on addiction counseling and treatment. Key

Genres: Psychology, School

426 pages, Paperback

Published November 22, 2021

About the author

Alan A. Cavaiola, PhD, LPC, LCADC is a full Professor and a member of the Graduate Faculty at Monmouth University (West Long Branch, NJ) where he serves as Director of the Addiction Studies program. Dr. Cavaiola also served as an Associate Editor of the journal Substance Abuse from 2013 to 2018. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the International Coalition of Substance Abuse Educators (INCASE) from 2014 to the present. Dr. Cavaiola has co-authored several books including: Assessment and Treatment of DWI Offenders, Crisis Intervention: A Practical Guide and Crisis Intervention Case Book. In addition, Dr. Cavaiola has authored several scholarly research publications and has presented his research as several national and international conferences. Prior to beginning his teaching career, Dr. Cavaiola served as the clinical director of addiction treatment programs at Monmouth Medical Center that included an inpatient adolescent treatment program as well as adult outpatient services.

Reviews

[Maycee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for class and for a textbook it’s actually pretty interesting and entertaining😗

[Lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good enough textbook, did its job