Foundations of Addictions Counseling (3rd Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (676 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0133998649 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Also available with MyCounselingLab®This title is also available with MyCounselingLab—an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with the text to engage students and improve results. With chapters written by expert scholars, this text covers many topics in-depth often ignored by other comparable books, such as professional issues in addictions counseling, the assessment of client strengths, gender issues in substance abuse, working in rehabilitation centers, and working with clients with disabilities. Within its structured environment, students see key concepts demonstrated through video clips, practice what they learn, test their understanding, and receive feedback to guide their learning and ensure they master key learning outcomes. . To order MyCounselingLab® with Pearson eText packaged with the bound book, use ISBN 0134280989. A practical collection of tools and strategies for prospective addictions counselors that includes a solid foundation of research, theory, and history
An Above Average Textbook Ross Well written, informative, understandable, and interesting.. addictions and I have to admit I'm finding it painful. The book is so poorly written I'm reading this text for a class on addictions and I have to admit I'm finding it painful. The book is so poorly written. I find myself frequently rereading awkward passages. There are other sentences that -- even after a second reading -- make no sense (e.g., "workaholics tend to have more than one addiction, perhaps as. Excellent book! I learned a great deal about working Melissa A. Giannamore Excellent book! I learned a great deal about working with persons with addictions and the latest evidence-based practices that are being used by clinicians. I liked it so much I decided to buy it after renting it for a class. It will serve as a great reference!
He has studied and trained in the Zen tradition, and presents locally and nationally on meditation and mindfulness-based therapies in counseling. He is past president of the American Counseling Association (ACA), formerly the American Association for Counseling and Development, and past chair of both the ACA Foundation and the ACA Insurance Trust. A frequent speaker and keynoter at professional conferences and institutes, Dr. Stauffer has worked in the Portland Metro
Hudspeth, Henderson State University. Students have reported their appreciation for the overall information and ease of reading/understanding.” — Kent B. The case studies add depth to comprehension and learning.… My students find it useful and will keep it for future reference.” — Edward F. Provost, Argosy University, Chicago “The book is well-written and easy to read chapters are comprehensive and detailed. “I have found this textbook to be the best to provide a Master’s level of understanding for future clinicians in the addictions field