Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling

Author:   Geri Miller (Appalachian State University, Boone, NC)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   5th edition
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9781119433033


Pages:   656
Publication Date:   08 April 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Fully revised, Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Fourth Edition introduces students and mental health professionals to the field of addiction counseling and helps them develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to counsel people who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction. Drawing from her years of experience working in the addiction-counseling field, Geri Miller provides an engaging, balanced overview of the major theoretical underpinnings and clinical practices in the field. From assessment and diagnosis of addiction to preparing for certification and licensure as an addiction professional, this comprehensive book covers all of the essentials.

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Author:   Geri Miller (Appalachian State University, Boone, NC)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 25.20cm
Weight:   0.930kg
ISBN:  

9781119433033


ISBN 10:   1119433037
Pages:   656
Publication Date:   08 April 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Personal Reflections 1 Addiction Counseling Influences 6 Models of Addiction 17 Appendix 1A: Language of Recovery 25 Appendix 1B: Summary of Peer Recovery Movement (June 2019) 27 Appendix 1C: SAMHSA-NAADAC Addiction Professional Education & Career Ladder 29 Chapter 2 Theories of Counseling Applied To Addiction Treatment 31 Personal Reflections 31 Development of a Theoretical Framework for Addiction Counseling 32 Dangers in Developing a Theoretical Framework and Recommendations 34 General Counseling Theories Applied to Addiction Treatment 38 Chapter 3 Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction 49 Personal Reflections 49 Stages of Change 50 DWI/DUI/OWI/OUI Assessments 51 Assessment 51 Interviews 53 Behavioral Observations 61 Physiological Instruments 62 Psychometric Instruments 62 Diagnosis 77 Chapter 4 Co-Occurring Disorders and Behavioral Addictions 82 Personal Reflections 82 Co-Occurring Disorders 83 Collaboration Between the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fields 85 Assessment 87 Treatment 90 Behavioral Addictions 104 Chapter 5 The Core Treatment Process of Addictions 113 Personal Reflections 113 Integrated Care 114 The Experience of the Addict as It Relates to Treatment 115 Crisis Intervention 115 Individual Therapy 122 Group Therapy 131 Family Therapy 144 Chapter 6 Treatment-Related Issues and Counseling Approaches 154 Personal Reflections 154 Sexual Issues 156 HIV/AIDS 165 Intimate Partner Violence 173 Homelessness 184 Specific Counseling Approaches 188 Chapter 7 Relapse Prevention 202 Personal Reflections 202 Counselor Approaches 203 Relapse-Prevention Models 208 Counseling Techniques 216 Influencing Factors 224 Case Studies of Special Populations 225 Co-Occurring Disorders 228 Chapter 8 Self-Help Groups 231 Personal Reflections 231 Suggestions for Counselors 233 12-step Groups 235 12-step Alternative Groups 244 Matching Self-help Groups to Meet Client Needs 251 Special Issues 258 Appendix 8A: Stories of Recovery 265 Chapter 9 Elaboration On Specific Therapies and Techniques Relevant To Addiction Counseling 267 Personal Reflections 267 Client Resilience 268 Positive Psychology 271 Stages of Change Model 275 Overview of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) 280 Motivational Interviewing 282 Brief Therapy 289 Behavioral/Cognitive-Behavioral 296 Chapter 10 Culturally Sensitive Addiction Counseling 302 Personal Reflections 302 Defining Multicultural 305 Social-Environmental Aspects 306 Breakdown of Communication 310 Multicultural Competence/Multicultural Orientation 310 Dialogue 313 General Counseling Suggestions 316 Assessment, Treatment, and Aftercare Issues 316 Overall Substance Use/Abuse Exploration Multicultural Exercises 377 Chapter 11 Chronic Pain Assessment and Treatment 381 Personal Reflections 381 Definition of Pain 386 Issues of Living Sober with Chronic Pain 387 Assessment and Treatment 389 Appendix 11A: Opiate Addiction & Pain Management: Overview of Counseling Approaches 409 Chapter 12 Incorporating Spirituality Into Addiction Counseling 411 Personal Reflections 411 The History of Incorporating Spirituality into Addiction Counseling 412 Incorporation Barriers and Bridges 414 Spiritual Identity Development 419 Spiritual Identity Development with Addicted Clients 420 Counseling Resources and Techniques 421 Appendix 12A: Emotional Sobriety 430 Chapter 13 Personal and Professional Development of The Counselor 437 Personal Reflections 437 Ethical Issues 441 Testifying in Court 451 Working in Difficult Systems 456 Working with Addicts 463 Self-Care 469 Appendix 13A: Suggestions for Dealing with Stress 482 Chapter 14 Obtaining Addiction Professional Credentials 483 Personal Reflections 483 Self-Care on the Journey 485 Credentialing 488 Chapter 15 Supervision and Mentoring 494 Personal Reflections 494 Supervision 494 A Definition 496 Choosing a Supervisor 497 Notes to the Supervisee 499 Notes to the Supervisor 499 Specific Diversity Concerns 501 Ethical Concerns 502 Mentoring 505 A Definition 506 Choosing a Mentor/Mentee 506 Appendix 15A: North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) Supervisor Credential Requirements 511 Clinical Supervision Contract: LCAS 515 Sample Supervision Documentation 518 Ethics Decisional Model 519 References 521 Name Index 585 Subject Index 609

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GERI MILLER, PHD, is a Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP); Licensed Psychologist (LP); Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC); Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) (NCCAP); NCASPPB Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). She is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling at Appalachian State University. Dr. Miller has worked in the mental health counseling profession since 1976 and in the addiction counseling field since 1979. She has published and presented research related to mental health and addiction counseling. She has also presented extensively to mental health counselors and addiction counselors.

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