The leading manual on group-based treatment of substance use disorders,
this highly practical book is grounded in the transtheoretical model and
emphasizes the experiential and behavioral processes of change. The
program helps clients move through the stages of change by building
skills for acknowledging a problem, deciding to act, developing and
executing a plan, and accomplishing other critical tasks. The expert
authors provide step-by-step guidelines for implementing the 35
structured sessions, along with strategies for enhancing motivation. In
a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume includes 58
reproducible handouts. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can
download and print the reproducible materials.
New to This Edition
*Reflects significant developments in research and clinical practice.
*Eight new sessions focusing on the brain and substance use, gratitude,
self-control, mindfulness, acceptance, and more.
*Updated discussions of motivational interviewing and the use of
cognitive-behavioral techniques with groups.
*41 of the 58 handouts are new or revised; all are now downloadable.
See also Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change, Second
Edition, by Gerard J. Connors et al., which explores how the
transtheoretical model can inform treatment planning and intervention in
diverse clinical contexts.
