Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy

Praise for Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using FamilyBehavior Therapy "Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family BehaviorTherapy is a welcome addition to the evidence-based substanceuse disorder treatment literature. This volume provides a largeamount of helpful information, materials, and step-by-stepinstructions for implementing and troubleshooting family-basedbehavioral treatment for substance use problems." --Mark B. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor, and LindaSobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Associate Director of ClinicalTraining, Center for Psychological Studies, Nova SoutheasternUniversity, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL "I strongly recommend Treating Adult Substance Abuse UsingFamily Behavior Therapy. Donohue and Allen give readers astep-by-step approach using empirical strategies,client-therapist dialogues, checklists, and handouts thatmake the therapy process clear and concrete. This book is amust-read for all who want to use FBT in their practice." --Robert J. Meyers, PhD, Emeritus Associate ResearchProfessor of Psychology, University of New Mexico "I am delighted with the book Treating Adult Substance AbuseUsing Family Behavior Therapy. As a relatively new therapist, Iused the FBT protocols in a practice setting and the highlystructured interventions provided me a sense of confidence whiledeveloping professional competence in working with very challengingpopulations. Although simple in theory, families are empowered bythese absolutely positive techniques." --Amy S. Bizjak, Staff Development TrainingCoordinator, Bethesda Children's Home, Meadville, PA Practical, step-by-step guidance for using Family BehaviorTherapy (FBT) in the treatment of adults dealing with substanceabuse Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family BehaviorTherapy clearly explains how this evidence-supported treatmentcan be implemented in a flexible, straightforward manner andcovers: * The underlying framework and infrastructure necessary fortreatment providers to effectively implement FBT * Strategies for establishing effective consumer-driven treatmentplans with clients prior to each session * Skills training and exercises that teach conflict management andhow to build healthy relationships * Standardized methods for managing problems that coexist withsubstance abuse, such as unemployment, depression, andincarceration With an accompanying CD-ROM containing worksheets, handouts, andother practical materials, this hands-on behavioral approach totherapy equips all mental health professionals with effectivestrategies to help adult substance abusers and their familiesthrough the recovery process.