Introduction to Chemical Dependency Counseling (Library of Substance Abuse Treatment)
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (642 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765702894 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 391 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Levin, Ph.D., is director of the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Training Program at the New School University in Manhattan, where he also serves both on the humanities department faculty, and as co-director of the joint masters program in psychology and substance abuse treatment. . Perrotto, Ph.D., is professor of psychology in the Department of Social Sciences at Queensborough Community College/The City University of New York, where he has taught since
This book offers a whole set of specific techniques. Students preparing for the Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) examination will find topics discussed that are drawn from the certification examination requirements. But the practical side of chemical dependency counseling remains an art and a science. The text can stand as a main source for college-level courses in addictions or chemical dependancy in the mental health health programs, and can be used as a college or stand-alone introduc
This current text provides a sophisticated presentation of the science and practice of treatment, complemented by the wisdom of clinical experience. Levin, Culkin, and Perrotto are to be commended for writing a clear, straightforward introduction to the very complex, multidisciplinary field of chemical dependency counseling. Student learning is targeted in each chapter by an initial statement of learning objectives, while chapters conclude with a summary of the central ideas covered. (Andrew Tartarsky PhD, clinical psychologist in private practice) . The authors present material on all the important topics in