Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling

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.

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.

Preface

Acknowledgments         

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION        

Personal Reflections      

Addiction Counseling Influences              

Models of Addiction

Appendix 1A:  Language of Recovery

Appendix 1B:  Summary of Peer Recovery Movement

Appendix 1C:  SAMHSA-NAADAC Addiction Professional Education & Career Ladder       

CHAPTER 2 THEORIES OF COUNSELING APPLIED TO ADDICTION TREATMENT       

Personal Reflections      

Development of a Theoretical Framework for Addiction Counseling        

Dangers in Developing a Theoretical Framework and Recommendations              

General Counseling Theories Applied to Addiction Treatment    

CHAPTER 3 ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF ADDICTION           

Personal Reflections

Stages of Change

DWI/DUI/OWI/OUI Assessments

Assessment      

Interviews         

Behavioral Observations              

Physiological Instruments           

Psychometric Instruments          

Diagnosis            

CHAPTER 4 CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS AND BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS               

Personal Reflections      

Co-Occurring Disorders

Collaboration Between the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fields 

Assessment      

Treatment         

Behavioral Addictions   

CHAPTER 5 THE CORE TREATMENT PROCESS FOR ADDICTIONS   

Personal Reflections

Integrated Care

The Experience of the Addict as it Relates to Treatment

Philosophical Approaches           

Crisis Intervention          

Individual Therapy          

Group Therapy

Family Therapy

CHAPTER 6 TREATMENT-RELATED ISSUES AND COUNSELING APPROACHES          

Personal Reflections      

Sexual Issues    

HIV/AIDS            

Intimate Partner Violence           

Homelessness  

Specific Counseling Approaches

Drug Court         

CHAPTER 7 RELAPSE PREVENTION           

Personal Reflections      

Counselor Approaches 

Relapse-Prevention Models      

Counseling Techniques

Influencing Factors         

Case Studies of Special Populations        

Co-Occurring Disorders

CHAPTER 8 SELF-HELP GROUPS 

Personal Reflections      

Suggestions for Counselors        

12-Step Groups

12-Step Alternative Groups        

Matching Self-Help Groups to Meet Client Needs            

Special Issues   

Appendix 8A: Stories of Recovery           

CHAPTER 9 ELABORATION ON SPECIFIC THERAPIES AND TECHNIQUES RELEVANT TO ADDICTION COUNSELING   

Personal Reflections      

Client Resilience              

Positive Psychology       

Stages-of-Change Model

Overview of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)    

Motivational Interviewing           

Brief Therapy

Behavioral/Cognitive Behavioral              

CHAPTER 10 CULTURALLY SENSITIVE ADDICTION COUNSELING   

Personal Reflections      

Defining Multicultural   

Social-Environmental Aspects   

Breakdown of Communication 

Multicultural Competence/Multicultural Orientation      

Dialogue             

General Counseling Suggestions              

Assessment, Treatment, and Aftercare Issues  

Overall Substance Use/Abuse Exploration Multicultural Exercises             

CHAPTER 11 CHRONIC PAIN ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT       

Personal Reflections      

Definition of Pain            

Issues of Living Sober with Chronic Pain

Assessment and Treatment

Appendix 11A:  Opiate and Pain Management   

CHAPTER 12 INCORPORATING SPIRITUALITY INTO ADDICTION COUNSELING       

Personal Reflections      

The History of Incorporating Spirituality into Addiction Counseling           

Incorporation Barriers and Bridges          

Spiritual Identity Development 

Counseling Resources and Techniques

Appendix 12A:  Emotional Sobriety         

 CHAPTER 13 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNSELOR           

Personal Reflections      

Ethical Issues    

Testifying in Court          

Working in Difficult Systems       

Working with Addicts    

Self-Care

Appendix 13A:  Suggestions for Dealing with Stress         

CHAPTER 14 OBTAINING ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS         

Personal Reflections      

Self-Care on the Journey                             

Credentialing    

CHAPTER 15 SUPERVISION AND MENTORING    

Personal Reflections

Supervision

Mentoring

Appendix 14A: North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board Supervisor Credential Requirements, 12 Core Functions, Clinical Supervision Contract (LCAS), Supervisee Training Goals, Sample Supervision Documentation

References        

Author Index    

Subject Index

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