Couple Therapy for Alcoholism. A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Manual

Recent research in the treatment of alcoholism has shown that the involvement of a spouse or partner improves outcome for the client. This hands-on guide presents a time-limited, cognitive-behavioral treatment in the context of couple therapy. The volume demonstrates how to engage the alcoholic's partner as an active participant in the treatment process. Using this state-of-the-art approach, the practitioner can respond to the needs of both the alcoholic and the partner, which may motivate the couple to remain in treatment and learn the skills they need to overcome the many struggles inherent in a relationship affected by alcoholism. Organized so that each chapter and the suggested interventions may stand alone or be integrated with a variety of therapeutic approaches, the book includes numerous illustrative case examples and a wealth of reproducible handouts in the form of exercises, charts, and sample dialogues.

Note About Photocopy Rights: The publisher grants book purchasers permission to reproduce handouts and forms in this book for use with their clients.

Phylis J. Wakefield, Ph.D., has recently accepted a position with Kaiser Permanente Hospital in their Alcohol and Drug Addictions Program (ADAP) in Stockton, CA. She received her training at the University of California, Santa Barbara and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University. She has co-authored publications in the areas of teacher education, treatment planning, and bridging the gap between science and practice in clinical psychology. Formerly, Dr. Wakefield was the Clinical and Educational Coordinator of the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has been working in the field of chemical dependency as a clinician, researcher, and teacher for over 12 years.

Rebecca E. Williams, Ph.D., received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and holds a masters degree in Counseling and Consulting Psychology from Harvard University. Dr. Williams has published in the areas of substance abuse, eclectic psychotherapy, treatment for childhood sexual abuse, and bridging the gap from science to practice in clinical psychology. She has special interests in women's issues in psychiatric treatment.

Elizabeth B. Yost, Ph.D., ABPP, is currently in private practice in San Luis Obispo, California. She is a Diplomat in Counseling Psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology and is the co-author of three books: Group Cognitive Therapy (with L.E. Beutler, M.A. Corbishley, and J.R. Alexander, 1986), Career Counseling: A Psychological Approach (with M.A. Corbishley, 1987), and Effective Personal and Career Decision Making (with K. Bartsch and K. Girrell, 1976). Formerly, Dr. Yost was Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Education at the University of Arizona; Research Associate in the Department of Psychiatry, Arizona College of Medicine; and Visiting Associate Professor in the Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Kathleen M. Patterson, Ph.D., is a Staff Psychologist at Napa State Hospital in Napa, CA. She received her training at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Formerly, Dr. Patterson was the Program Director for The Avenues, a regional psychosocial rehabilitation program designed to facilitate the transition of chronically mentally ill adults from locked settings back to their home communities.