Book description
Praise for Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy
"Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior
Therapy is a welcome addition to the evidence-based substance use
disorder treatment literature. This volume provides a large amount of
helpful information, materials, and step-by-step instructions for
implementing and troubleshooting family-based behavioral treatment for
substance use problems."
-Mark B. Sobell, PhD, ABPP,
Professor, and Linda Sobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Associate
Director of Clinical Training, Center for Psychological Studies, Nova
Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL
"I strongly recommend Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using
Family Behavior Therapy. Donohue and Allen give readers a
step-by-step approach using empirical strategies, client-therapist
dialogues, checklists, and handouts that make the therapy process
clear and concrete. This book is a must-read for all who want to use
FBT in their practice."
-Robert J. Meyers, PhD,
Emeritus Associate Research Professor of Psychology, University of New Mexico
"I am delighted with the book Treating Adult Substance Abuse
Using Family Behavior Therapy. As a relatively new therapist, I
used the FBT protocols in a practice setting and the highly structured
interventions provided me a sense of confidence while developing
professional competence in working with very challenging populations.
Although simple in theory, families are empowered by these absolutely
positive techniques."
-Amy S. Bizjak, Staff
Development Training Coordinator, Bethesda Children's Home, Meadville, PA
Practical, step-by-step guidance for using Family Behavior Therapy
(FBT) in the treatment of adults dealing with substance abuse
Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy
clearly explains how this evidence-supported treatment can be
implemented in a flexible, straightforward manner and covers:
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The underlying framework and infrastructure necessary for
treatment providers to effectively implement FBT
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Strategies for establishing effective consumer-driven treatment
plans with clients prior to each session
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Skills training and exercises that teach conflict management and
how to build healthy relationships
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Standardized methods for managing problems that coexist with
substance abuse, such as unemployment, depression, and incarceration
With an accompanying CD-ROM containing worksheets, handouts, and
other practical materials, this hands-on behavioral approach to
therapy equips all mental health professionals with effective
strategies to help adult substance abusers and their families through
the recovery process.
BRAD DONOHUE
is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor in the Department of
Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is the director of
the Achievement Center, which is focused on the development of
evidence-based protocols for use in disadvantaged populations.
DANIEL N. ALLEN is a licensed clinical psychologist and
Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His
research focuses on the neuropsychological correlates of mental
illness, including substance use disorders and evidence-based
interventions for these disorders.
