Counselling for Alcohol Problems

Richard Velleman is Professor of Mental Health Research at the University of Bath and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with the Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership, NHS Trust.

′A terrific text for courses that train counsellors to deal with alcohol problems, this book is destined to become a classic text in the field. I highly recommend it!′Timothy J. O′Farrell, Chief, Families and Addiction ProgramHarvard Medical School ′The book remains reeking of alcohol in every page and useful for one human being to help another human being using ideas, strategies and skills that are not only evidence based but full of wisdom.′John Marletta, Alcohol Focus ScotlandJohn MarlettaAlcohol Focus Scotland

• PART ONE: APPROACHESUnderstanding Alcohol ProblemsTherapeutic ApproachesPART TWO: HELPING PEOPLE WITH ALCOHOL PROBLEMSThe Process of Counselling and the Cycle of Change Specific Issues Concerning AlcoholPreventing and Dealing with RelapseWorking with GroupsPART THREE: OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICSDealing with Difficult Situations′Dual Diagnosis′ or ′Co-Morbidity′ - Co-Existing Problems: Working with People with More Than One ProblemMyths and Facts about Problem DrinkersRelatives of Problem DrinkersSummary