Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling

Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Personal Reeections Addiction Counseling Influences Models of Addiction Appendix 1A: Language of Recovery Appendix 1B: Summary of Peer Recovery Movement Appendix 1C: SAMHSA-NAADAC Addiction Professional Education & Career Ladder Chapter 2: Theories of Counseling Applied To Addiction Treatment Personal Reflections Development of a Theoretical Framework for Addiction Counseling Dangers in Developing a Theoretical Framework and Recommendations General Counseling Theories Applied to Addiction Treatment Chapter 3: Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction Personal Reflections Stages of Change DWI/DUI/OWI/OUI Assessments Assessment Interviews Behavioral Observations Physiological Instruments Psychometric Instruments Diagnosis Chapter 4: Co-Occurring Disorders and Behavioral Addictions Personal Reflections Co-occurring Disorders Collaboration Between the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fields Assessment Treatment Behavioral Addictions Chapter 5: The Core Treatment Process For Addictions Personal Reflections Integrated Care The Experience of the Addict as It Relates to Treatment Philosophical Approaches Crisis Intervention Individual Therapy Group Therapy Family Therapy Chapter 6: Treatment-Related Issues and Counseling Approaches Personal Reflections Sexual Issues HIV/AIDS Intimate Partner Violence Homelessness Specific Counseling Approaches Drug Court Chapter 7: Relapse Prevention Personal Reflections Counselor Approaches Relapse-Prevention Models Counseling Techniques Influencing Factors Case Studies of Special Populations Co-occurring Disorders Chapter 8: Self-Help Groups Personal Reflections Suggestions for Counselors 12-step Groups 12-step Alternative Groups Matching Self-help Groups to Meet Client Needs Special Issues Appendix 8A: Stories of Recovery Chapter 9: Elaboration On Specific Therapies and Techniques Relevant To Addiction Counseling Personal Reflections Client Resilience Positive Psychology Stages of Change Model Overview of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Motivational Interviewing Brief Therapy Behavioral/Cognitive Behavioral Chapter 10: Culturally Sensitive Addiction Counseling Personal Reflections Defining Multicultural Social-Environmental Aspects Breakdown of Communication Multicultural Competence/Multicultural Orientation Dialogue General Counseling Suggestions Assessment, Treatment, and Aftercare Issues Overall Substance Use/Abuse Exploration Multicultural Exercises Chapter 11: Chronic Pain Assessment and Treatment Personal Reflections Definition of Pain Issues of Living Sober with Chronic Pain Assessment and Treatment Appendix 11A: Opiate and Pain Management Chapter 12: Incorporating Spirituality Into Addiction Counseling Personal Reflections The History of Incorporating Spirituality into Addiction Counseling Incorporation Barriers and Bridges Spiritual Identity Development Counseling Resources and Techniques Appendix 12A: Emotional Sobriety Chapter 13: Personal and Professional Development of the Counselor Personal Reflections Ethical Issues Testifying in Court Working in Difficult Systems Working with Addicts Self-Care Appendix 13A: Suggestions for Dealing with Stress Chapter 14: Obtaining Addiction Professional Credentials Personal Reflections Self-Care on the Journey Credentialing Chapter 15: Supervision and Mentoring Personal Reflections Supervision Mentoring Appendix 14A: North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board Supervisor Credential Requirements, 12 Core Functions, Clinical Supervision Contract (LCAS), Supervisee Training Goals, Sample Supervision Documentation References Author Index Subject Index