This textbook on substance abuse and addiction will be a powerful guide at the graduate and undergraduate level for counselor educators and other disciplines. The unique aspect of this work is the focus addressing specific issues related to substance abuse and addiction utilizing the most current trends and evidence-based practices.The textbook includes interactive critical thinking questions, case vignettes, and strategies for counselors. It is designed to capture a passionate audience interested in understanding more about the addiction process and how to assist in overcoming addictive behaviors.The author, Michele Mahr, has a PhD in Rehabilitation Psychology and combines her worldlife experiences with her role in academia in her line of research, substance abuse and addiction. Students, professors, and the general population will find this book enlightening, valuable, and a rich resource for coping with addiction and substance abuse.The narrative stories and the scholarly research support how to address substance abuse and addiction issues within the counseling discipline. Within each chapter, there is a personal story, followed by current research and empirical data to support the topic, and a closing section including strategies for counselors to implement when working with individuals.This book will be a viable tool and resource for several disciplines: rehabilitation counselors, addiction counselors, counselor educators, psychology majors, self-help, and substance abuse.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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978-1-7924-4145-5 (9781792441455)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- Chapter 1 Acceptance
- The Voice from Within
- Research on Commitment and Acceptance, Self-determination, and Positive Psychology
- Counseling Strategies Focus on Optimism
- Chapter 2 Addiction in the Family
- Are we a Full Reflection of our Parents?
- Research on Family Dynamics and Addiction
- Specific Strategies to Combat the Family Cycle of Addiction
- Chapter 3 The Psychosocial Aspects of Addiction and Substance Abuse
- Distancing from Toxic Relationships
- Research on the Significance of Social Support for Individuals with Substance Abuse and Addiction Challenges
- Specific Strategies to Facilitate Social Support when Treating Individuals with Substance Abuse Challenges
- Chapter 4 Nature vs. Nurture
- Two Different Paths Research on the Genetic Predisposition of Addiction and the Environmental Influence
- Strategies for Psychoeducation on Nature vs Nurture
- Chapter 5 Potential Long Term Consequences for Children Exposed to Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Changing the thinking
- Research on the Impact of Alcohol and Substance Use on Children
- Strategies for Counselors Working with Children from Families with Substance Use Disorders
- Chapter 6 The Neuropsychological Effects of Substance Abuse and Addiction
- The Impact of Living in Fear
- Research on Addiction and the Brain
- Strategies and Tips on ""Re-wiring of the Brain"" When Working with Individuals with SUD
- Chapter 7 Learning Resiliency
- Why am I Resilient?
- The Research on Resiliency
- Suggested Strategies and Tips for Counselors in Training to Use in Fostering Resiliency
- Chapter 8 Trauma, Crisis, and Substance Use Disorder
- Normalizing Trauma
- Research on the Correlation between Traumatic Events and Substance User Disorders
- Strategies to Address both Trauma and Addiction
- Chapter 9 Group Therapy for Recovery
- Narrative on Group Work
- Research on the Range of Group Therapy Models
- Principles Embedded in Professional Psychotherapeutic Groups and Peer Support
- Chapter 10 Health Promotion, Exercise, and Addiction
- Exercise as a Recovery Tool
- Exercise and the Brain
- Wellness Strategies
- Chapter 11 Co-Occurring Diagnosis
- Questioning what is Normal
- Research on Co-Occurring Disorders: Understanding the Complexity of How to Treat Each Disorder Simultaneously
- Strategies/Frameworks for Working with Individuals with Co-Occurring Diagnoses
- Chapter 12 Multi-Cultural Factors to Consider
- Culture and History
- Research on Various Ethnicities, Cultures, and Backgrounds and Substance Abuse
- Chapter 13 The Impact of Addiction on the Family
- Holding Death in My Arms
- Research on Stress, Grief, and Post Traumatic Growth
- Strategies for Counselors to Assist Affected Family Members (AFMs) with Grief and Bereavement
