Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: An Alternative Approach to Addictions - Hardcover

Denning, Patt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 157230555X ISBN 13: 9781572305557

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2000

Synopsis

"This acclaimed clinical guide has helped thousands of clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. Written by pioneers in the field, the book shows how to do effective therapeutic work with people still using alcohol or other drugs. It provides clear guidelines for conducting comprehensive assessments, making collaborative treatment decisions, and implementing interventions that combine motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic strategies. The focus is reducing drug-related harm while also addressing co-occurring psychological and emotional difficulties. Detailed clinical illustrations are featured throughout. New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of researchadvances and the tremendous growth of harm reduction clinical practice and training. *Section on applications, with chapters on community-based settings, harm reduction groups, and working with families and friends. *Chapters on biological and psychodynamic aspects of treatment. *Expanded discussions of trauma, cultural sensitivity, and ethics. *Supplemental resources and training materials at the authors' website. "--

About this title

About the Author

Patt Denning, PhD, is Director of Clinical Services and Training at the Harm Reduction Therapy Center, San Francisco. Widely recognized as an expert on drug treatment and dual diagnosis, she is one of the main developers of harm reduction psychotherapy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157230555X
• ISBN 13: 9781572305557
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 262