Foundations of Addictions Counseling (The Merrill Counseling Series)

ISBN: 0135166934

Author: Capuzzi, David

Condition: New

A practical collection of tools and strategies for prospective addictions counselors that includes a solid foundation of research, theory, and history.Practical and comprehensive, Foundations of Addiction Counseling explores an array of techniques and skills that a new practitioner will need in the real world while providing a thorough review of the research, theory, and history of addiction counseling. With chapters written by expert scholars, this text covers many topics in depth often ignored by other comparable books, such as multiple chapters on cross-cultural counseling, professional issues in addictions counseling, the assessment of client strengths, gender issues in substance use, working in rehabilitation centers, and working with clients with disabilities.Combining practice, research, and theory, the 4th Edition of this unique text offers students the tools and strategies they need for successful practice. The revised edition includes new case studies, extended discussion in the chapters dedicated to substance and process addictions (Chs. 2-3), a thoroughly updated chapter on maintenance and relapse prevention (Ch. 13), and an expanded chapter on substance use and families (Ch 14).Also available with MyLab CounselingBy combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Counseling organizes all assignments around essential learning outcomes and the CACREP standards - enabling easy course alignment and reporting.Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Counseling does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Counseling, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Counseling, search for:013516687X / 9780135166871 Foundations of Addictions Counseling plus MyLab Counseling with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 4/ePackage consists of:0135166934 / 9780135166932 Foundations of Addictions Counseling 013518455X / 9780135184554 MyLab Counseling with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- Foundations of Addictions Counseling, 4/e