Therapist's Guide to Evidence-Based Relapse Prevention (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional) (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional)

Witkiewitz, Katie A. (Editor)/ Marlatt, G. Alan (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0123694299 / ISBN 13: 9780123694294

Published by Academic Pr, 2007

About this Item

1st edition. 377 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Therapist's Guide to Evidence-Based Relapse Prevention (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional) (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional)
• Publisher: Academic Pr
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123694299
• ISBN 13: 9780123694294
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.54 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

Describes the evidence-based approaches to preventing relapse of major mental and substance-related disorders. Therapist's Guide to Evidence-based Relapse Prevention combines the theoretical rationale, empirical data, and the practical "how-to" for intervention programs.

The first section will serve to describe the cognitive-behavioral model of relapse and provide a general introduction to relapse prevention techniques. While Section II will focus on specific problem areas, Section III will focus on diverse populations and treatment settings.

• Incorporates theoretical and empirical support
• Provides step-by-step strategies for implementing relapse prevention techniques
• Includes case studies that describe application of relapse prevention techniques

About the Author

G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D., is director of the Addictive Behaviors Research Center and professor of Psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle.