Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse (Guilford Substance Abuse)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1572306394 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 401 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The manual is divided into 25 specific units or topics, addressing a range of different cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal domains. This manual presents the first empirically studied, integrative treatment approach developed specifically for PTSD and substance abuse. Each topic provides highly practical tools and techniques to engage patients in treatment; teach "safe coping skills" that apply to both disorders; and restore ideals that have been lost, including respect, care, protection, and healing. For persons with this prevalent and difficult-to-treat dual diagnosis, the most urgent clinical need is to establish safety--to work toward discontinuing substance use, letting go of dange
A Must-Have For Anyone Working With Addiction And Trauma A must-have manual for anyone working in the field of addiction and recovery. Many individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse have experienced some form of trauma in their lives, and even those who don't meet criteria for PTSD or haven't experienced a really significant trauma can still benefit from the lessons and activities in this workbook.I am a counselor and used this book with clients both in groups and in an individual setting. I find this book particularly effective in groups becaus. "Great Guide for PTSD and Recovery Groups" according to marsmoon. Practical guide to running psychoeducational groups for persons with PTSD and substance abuse. Acknowledged in the field. Provides hand outs for each meeting, discussion points, you could even read a chapter verbatim for a group meeting, and how to deal with difficult or challenging persons on a given topic. The section on grounding, methods to calm a person experiencing panic, is excellent. A great guide for counselors in training, persons who are in recovery, trauma survivors, as well as for pro. In my opinion, the treatment simply uses a modified Speculator In my opinion, the treatment simply uses a modified CBT approach and I don't see much difference between the two. Empirically, the treatment has only used small sample populations in the four studies which support it and I wonder how valid such a small and limited exploration of treatment efficacy could be? Additionally, it is supposed to be a brief intervention, yet the seminar facilitator mentioned that several folks in her Seeking Safety group had been there for over three years. Sorry, I'll pa
Linehan, PhD., University Professor of Psychology, University of Washington"Born of experience and energized by passion, this carefully crafted and thoughtful treatment manual will guide clinicians through the tricky waters of substance abuse and PTSD treatment. Seeking Safety will help clinicians decide what to do and how to do it well. Very impressive. The volume is enriched by her empathy and wisdom. Beck, MD, University Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania"Fabulous! This treatment manual provides practical, clearly described procedures for treating an extremely difficult group of clients. This is a very important work that I highly recommend for clinicians of every stripe."--Howard J. Her kinder and gentler approach is a welcome change from traditional confrontational interventions. Obviously written by an experienced clinician."--Marsha M. All therapists attempting to help these patients should have this book to guide them."--Aaron T. As empiricall