Overcoming Alcohol Problems: Workbook for Couples - Softcover

McCrady, Barbara S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195322754 ISBN 13: 9780195322750

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

Synopsis

Part of the successful TreatmentsThatWork series, this workbook describes a scientifically-based and proven effective treatment for alcohol problems, designed for use by couples.

About this title

Synopsis

It is well known that alcohol abuse can have a devastating effect on a person's entire life, from work to social life to family relationships. The cycle of alcohol abuse is especially damaging when the individual is in a romantic relationship. When an individual in a relationship struggles with alcohol dependence, both partners suffer and the nature of the relationship can become stressful, dysfunctional, and sometimes violent. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has been proven to be an extremely effective method of treating alcohol abuse problems. Designed to be used in conjunction with formal therapy, this Workbook provides couples with all the materials they need to work with their therapist in treatment. It includes, a treatment contract for both partners to sign, forms for monitoring progress and recording drinking episodes, problem-solving and cognitive restructuring exercises, and a relapse prevention plan.

About the Author

Barbara McCrady is Professor II at the Center of Alcohol Studies and Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University. Elizabeth Epstein is an Associate Research Professor at the Center of Alcohol Studies at Rutgers University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195322754
• ISBN 13: 9780195322750
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232