Practicing harm reduction psychotherapy : an alternative approach to addictions

"Subject areas/key words: abstinence, addictions, addictive behaviors, alcoholism, counseling, dependence, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, harm reduction, interventions, psychotherapy, recovery, substance use disorders, treatments Brief Summary: This acclaimed clinical guide has helped thousands of...

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Main Authors: Denning, Patt , 1950- (Author), Little, Jeannie , 1962- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : The Guilford Press , c2012
Edition:2nd ed
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245 1 0 |a Practicing harm reduction psychotherapy :   |b an alternative approach to addictions   |c Patt Denning, Jeannie Little 
250 |a 2nd ed 
260 |a New York :   |b The Guilford Press ,   |c c2012 
300 |a xviii, 366 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 24 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-352) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Why practice harm reduction psychotherapy? -- 2. What is harm reduction psychotherapy and whom is it for? -- 3. Assessment as treatment -- 4. Developing a treatment plan -- 5. The fundamentals of harm reduction psychotherapy: culture, trauma, and attachment -- 6. The psychodynamic matrix of harm reduction psychotherapy -- 7. Motivational and cognitive-behavioral contributions to harm reduction psychotherapy -- 8. The role of biology in harm reduction psychotherapy -- 9. Harm reduction psychotherapy in community-based settings -- 10. Harm reduction psychotherapy in groups -- 11. The power of connection: working with families and friends of drug users -- 12. What does it take to practice harm reduction psychotherapy? 
520 |a "Subject areas/key words: abstinence, addictions, addictive behaviors, alcoholism, counseling, dependence, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, harm reduction, interventions, psychotherapy, recovery, substance use disorders, treatments Brief Summary: This acclaimed clinical guide has helped thousands of clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. Written by pioneers in the field, the book shows how to do effective therapeutic work with people still using alcohol or other drugs. It provides clear guidelines for conducting comprehensive assessments, making collaborative treatment decisions, and implementing interventions that combine motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic strategies. The focus is reducing drug-related harm while also addressing co-occurring psychological and emotional difficulties. Detailed clinical illustrations are featured throughout"-- Provided by publisher 
520 |a "This acclaimed clinical guide has helped thousands of clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. Written by pioneers in the field, the book shows how to do effective therapeutic work with people still using alcohol or other drugs. It provides clear guidelines for conducting comprehensive assessments, making collaborative treatment decisions, and implementing interventions that combine motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic strategies. The focus is reducing drug-related harm while also addressing co-occurring psychological and emotional difficulties. Detailed clinical illustrations are featured throughout. New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of research advances and the tremendous growth of harm reduction clinical practice and training. *Section on applications, with chapters on community-based settings, harm reduction groups, and working with families and friends. *Chapters on biological and psychodynamic aspects of treatment. *Expanded discussions of trauma, cultural sensitivity, and ethics. *Supplemental resources and training materials at the authors' website. "-- Provided by publisher 
650 0 |a Harm reduction 
650 0 |a Psychotherapy 
650 0 |a Substance abuse   |x Complications   |x Prevention 
650 0 |a Substance abuse   |x Social aspects 
650 0 |a Substance abuse   |x Treatment 
650 1 2 |a Substance-Related Disorders   |x prevention & control 
650 2 2 |a Harm reduction 
650 2 2 |a Psychotherapy 
650 2 2 |a Substance-Related Disorders   |x therapy 
700 1 |a Little, Jeannie ,   |d 1962- ,   |e author 
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