Deconstructing the Therapeutic Community: A Practice Guide for Addiction Professionals
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (678 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1475186355 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 284 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
B.J.R. said Excellent resource and information. This book is well-written with short chapters, giving enough information to accurately describe the process and rationale behind the Therapeutic Community (TC). If you have worked in a TC before, this will be extremely familiar, and even if you have no TC experience, the text will help you understand concepts and implementation of the TC.. pen name said Four Stars. Good break down of the therapeutic community
The book is written both from experience and deep understanding of the rich traditions and philosophy of the TC and its potentials for healing addiction and other modern human maladies.. It covers a wide range of subjects related to evidence-based practices in the treatment of addiction. Besides tackling important issues and challenges facing the TC, it also provides ideas on how to bring the TC approach up to date with current understanding of addiction and treatment practices. The book is not only an elaboration of the principles and practices of the TC, but an exposition of its original concepts and their relevance to current practices in the treatment of addiction. A book like no other on the subject of Therapeutic Community (TC). Historically, most TC practitioners rely on experiential knowledge in implementing TC programs and disseminating information to clients. There is a dearth of literature on the Concept-Based TC, particularly a standard of practice in the applications of its methods and approaches. It provides numerous examples that add clarity and experiential flavor to the entire presentation. It is a book for all practitioners of the arts and science of healing and recovery from substance abuse and other addictions, including some mental afflictions. Included in the book are client Workbooks, one on Orientation and