Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy (PDF)

Praise for Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family
Behavior Therapy

"Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior
Therapy is a welcome addition to the evidence-based substance
use disorder treatment literature. This volume provides a large
amount of helpful information, materials, and step-by-step
instructions for implementing and troubleshooting family-based
behavioral treatment for substance use problems."

--Mark B. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor, and Linda
Sobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Associate Director of Clinical
Training, Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern
University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL

"I strongly recommend Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using
Family Behavior Therapy. Donohue and Allen give readers a
step-by-step approach using empirical strategies,
client-therapist dialogues, checklists, and handouts that
make the therapy process clear and concrete. This book is a
must-read for all who want to use FBT in their practice."

--Robert J. Meyers, PhD, Emeritus Associate Research
Professor of Psychology, University of New Mexico

"I am delighted with the book Treating Adult Substance Abuse
Using Family Behavior Therapy. As a relatively new therapist, I
used the FBT protocols in a practice setting and the highly
structured interventions provided me a sense of confidence while
developing professional competence in working with very challenging
populations. Although simple in theory, families are empowered by
these absolutely positive techniques."

--Amy S. Bizjak, Staff Development Training
Coordinator, Bethesda Children's Home, Meadville, PA

Practical, step-by-step guidance for using Family Behavior
Therapy (FBT) in the treatment of adults dealing with substance
abuse

Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior
Therapy clearly explains how this evidence-supported treatment
can be implemented in a flexible, straightforward manner and
covers:

* The underlying framework and infrastructure necessary for
treatment providers to effectively implement FBT

* Strategies for establishing effective consumer-driven treatment
plans with clients prior to each session

* Skills training and exercises that teach conflict management and
how to build healthy relationships

* Standardized methods for managing problems that coexist with
substance abuse, such as unemployment, depression, and
incarceration

With an accompanying CD-ROM containing worksheets, handouts, and
other practical materials, this hands-on behavioral approach to
therapy equips all mental health professionals with effective
strategies to help adult substance abusers and their families
through the recovery process.