Mary Marden Velasquez – författare

A widely adopted practitioner resource and course text, this book shows how to apply knowledge about behavior change in general -- and the stages-of-change model in particular -- to make substance abuse treatment more effective. The authors are leaders in the field who describe ways to tailor interventions for clients with varying levels of motivation or readiness to change. They draw on cutting-edge theory and research on the transtheoretical model to explain what works (and what doesn't work) at different stages of change. Rich clinical examples illustrate the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of using the stages-of-change model to inform treatment planning and intervention for individuals, groups, couples, and families.New to This Edition*Reflects the ongoing development of the stages-of-change model and research advances over the past decade.*Chapter on stage-based brief interventions in health care, social service, and community settings.*Group treatment chapter has been significantly revised.*Expanded coverage of the change processes relevant to each stage.See also Group Treatment for Substance Abuse, Second Edition, by Mary Marden Velasquez et al., a manual for a group-based approach grounded in the transtheoretical model.

The leading manual on group-based treatment of substance use disorders, this highly practical book is grounded in the transtheoretical model and emphasizes the experiential and behavioral processes of change. The program helps clients move through the stages of change by building skills for acknowledging a problem, deciding to act, developing and executing a plan, and accomplishing other critical tasks. The expert authors provide step-by-step guidelines for implementing the 35 structured sessions, along with strategies for enhancing motivation. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume includes 58 reproducible handouts. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials.New to This EditionReflects significant developments in research and clinical practice. Eight new sessions focusing on the brain and substance use, gratitude, self-control, mindfulness, acceptance, and more. Updated discussions of motivational interviewing and the use of cognitive-behavioral techniques with groups. 41 of the 58 handouts are new or revised; all are now downloadable. See also Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change, Second Edition, by Gerard J. Connors et al., which explores how the transtheoretical model can inform treatment planning and intervention in diverse clinical contexts.

A widely adopted practitioner resource and course text, this book shows how to apply knowledge about behavior change in general--and the stages-of-change model in particular--to make substance abuse treatment more effective. The authors are leaders in the field who describe ways to tailor interventions for clients with varying levels of motivation or readiness to change. They draw on cutting-edge theory and research on the transtheoretical model to explain what works (and what doesn't work) at different stages of change. Rich clinical examples illustrate the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of using the stages-of-change model to inform treatment planning and intervention for individuals, groups, couples, and families.New to This EditionReflects the ongoing development of the stages-of-change model and research advances over the past decade. Chapter on stage-based brief interventions in health care, social service, and community settings. Group treatment chapter has been significantly revised. Expanded coverage of the change processes relevant to each stage. See also Group Treatment for Substance Abuse, Second Edition, by Mary Marden Velasquez et al., a manual for a group-based approach grounded in the transtheoretical model.

Reoccurrence or relapse happens with almost all types of behavior change--and too often is stigmatized. This compelling work from leading experts provides a fresh perspective on the function of failure in a person's journey through the stages of change. Whether in addiction treatment or other health care contexts, setbacks can help clinicians and clients identify what went wrong and adapt their approaches. The book examines the critical tasks of each of the pre-action and action stages of change and highlights key processes needed to move through them. It provides a vital multidimensional blueprint for using failure to make subsequent change efforts more effective.