Treating Individuals with Addictive Disorders

Donald Meichenbaum, PhD, is one of the founders of cognitive behavior therapy and was voted "one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century." He has consulted at Addiction Treatment Centers for thirty years.

"This book offers an excellent combination of hope and inspiration, useful factual information, and actual skill instruction and the language needed to achieve and maintain recovery. There is also valuable attention to managing interpersonal problems and to the use of cultural strengths and spiritual-religious resources. I expect that both therapists and their clients/patients will want to have a copy for their frequent reference. Strongly recommended!"Michael F. Hoyt, PhD, author of Brief Therapy and Beyond; editor of Therapist Stories of Inspiration, Passion, and Renewal; and co-editor of Single-Session Therapy by Walk-In or Appointment "This is a valuable workbook that provides concrete explanations and recommendations for people who struggle with addictive behaviors. Dr. Meichenbaum has vast experience in the field of mental health and is considered a world-renowned expert. He certainly understands that the skills needed for overcoming addictions go well beyond ‘Just say no.’ He focuses on cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, general coping, and life skills in accessible, conversational ways—and his vivid case examples ("Recovery Voices") are particularly helpful. I highly recommend this workbook to anyone seeking relief from addictive behaviors, as well as those professionals who help people with addictions." Bruce S. Liese, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Director, Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment, Professor of Family Medicine and Psychiatry, Courtesy Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Kansas"Don Meichenbaum is not only one of the foremost psychotherapy scholars of our lifetime; in keeping with his book’s theme, he is an excellent ‘storyteller.’ This patient workbook provides a wealth of practical, user-friendly, and evidence-informed coping tools that addicted individuals can use in their journey of recovery. Meichenbaum’s workbook is a refreshing new approach to treating addiction, and an antidote to the ever-present hype in the addiction field. Highly recommended!"Scott O. Lilienfeld, PhD, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; editor, Clinical Psychological Science

• MODULE I. THE STORIES WE TELL MODULE II. PSYCHO-EDUCATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW MODULE III. COLLABORATIVE GOAL-SETTING: WAYS TO NURTURE HOPE MODULE IV. WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR EMOTIONAL COPING TOOL BOX MODULE V. WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR COGNITIVE COPING TOOL BOX MODULE VI. WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INTERPERSONAL COPING TOOLBOX MODULE VII. SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS MEANING-MAKING ACTIVITIES MODULE VIII. ATTENDING TO YOUR PERSONAL CLINICAL NEEDS: WAYS TO BOLSTER YOUR RESILIENCE MODULE IX. RELAPSE PREVENTION SKILLS MODULE X. ACTIVE AFTER CARE APPENDIX A: Treatment of Individuals with Substance Abuse Disorders: What Works? APPENDIX B: Taking Stock: An “Honest” Assessment of Your Motivation to Change APPENDIX C: How to Choose a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for Individuals with Substance Abuse Disorders