Counselling for Alcohol Problems (Counselling in Practice Series) - Hardcover

Velleman, Dr Richard D B

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803984685 ISBN 13: 9780803984684

Publisher: SAGE Publications, 1993

Synopsis

Providing clear guidance and advice, this volume outlines the steps which counselors and therapists can take, on a day-by-day basis, to help those who have problems with the use of alcohol. Velleman demonstrates that counselors and therapists need to approach clients in an individual manner, attempting to understand--hence helping the client to understand--what they are doing and why they are doing it. In addition, the book examines the important topics of group therapy, relapse prevention, how to work with the family members of those with alcohol related problems, and the myths and facts surrounding problem drinkers. Taking a step-by-step approach supported by actual case studies and illustrations, this useful book will be invaluable to all practitioners working with clients suffering from the myriad problems associated with alcohol abuse. "This book is a welcome addition to the existing books on counselling for problem drinkers. It contains, for example, clear sections on the definition of an alcohol problem, with key points in the text being highlighted at the end of the chapter. Case examples are used in the descriptive account but the author has helpfully used the same case history, and the progression of this patient through counselling thus avoiding confusion." --Behaviour Research & Therapy "The book is well organized and laid out. . . . It is easy to read, and as such should appeal to a range of health care professionals who are engaged directly or indirectly in the recognition and treatment of clients with alcohol problems. . . . This is a useful guide to those wishing to embark on an understanding of the complex issues surrounding alcohol problems and how this is related to the counselling process." --International Review of Psychiatry

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Review

`Clear and well written, there is much that is good and informative in this book' - Addiction Today

`This excellent book is one of a series covering the application of counselling skills, methods and knowledge to a variety of problem areas. It is certainly not a generalist book or a medical book on alcohol issues. It is a book for skilled cognitive behavioural counselling practitioners on working with problem drinkers.... This second edition of the book first published in 1992 includes new material and some new topic areas but retains the main themes. Overall, this is a good specialist book for counsellors already well trained and experienced in cognitive behavioural methods, who want to apply their skills to work with problem drinkers' - Alcoholism

`...there is much in this book which will prove useful for both the social worker and the social work student who wishes to acquire practice advice and information that draws upon the most relevant and recent research - especially in relation to work with the individual problem drinker and families' - British Journal of Social Work

`This is a most welcome and timely Second Edition of this popular and helpful book. Areas that have been updated include the latest thinking on drinking guidelines, on medical interventions (including further information in therapeutic drugs and on the treatment of withdrawal symptoms), on evidence-based practice, especially that resulting from the Project MATCH study in the USA, and how some forms of coping by family members with drinking relatives may be most effective.

Overall, anyone wanting and understanding of the world of alcohol problems and the application of counselling in this area (particularly motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioural approaches) will find this book valuable' - Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0803984685
• ISBN 13: 9780803984684
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176