Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: An Alternative Approach to Addictions

Denning, Patt

ISBN 10: 157230555X / ISBN 13: 9781572305557

Published by Guilford Press,U.S., 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: An Alternative Approach to Addictions
• Publisher: Guilford Press,U.S.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157230555X
• ISBN 13: 9781572305557
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Demonstrating that traditional approaches to addictions fall short for many substance abusers with psychological problems, this book shows how effective therapeutic work can be conducted with clients still using alcohol or other drugs. For the first time, the goals and methods of harm reduction are incorporated into a comprehensive psychotherapeutic approach--one that can be initiated without waiting for, or insisting on, abstinence. Clinicians learn concrete strategies for assessing the client's personality, behaviors, and resources; enhancing motivation for change; making collaborative treatment decisions; and implementing a range of different interventions.

About the Author

Patt Denning, PhD, is Director of Clinical Services and Training at the Harm Reduction Therapy Center, San Francisco. Widely recognized as an expert on drug treatment and dual diagnosis, she is one of the main developers of harm reduction psychotherapy. She is coauthor (with Jeannie Little and Adina Glickman) of [i]Over the Influence: The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol[/i].