Becoming an Addictions Counselor: A Comprehensive Text: .

by Peter L. Myers, Norman R. Salt

Becoming an Addictions Counselor, Third Edition provides evidence-based findings, cutting-edge treatment techniques, and a focus on critical thinking to show future counselors how to respond to clients' needs rather than impose "cookie-cutter" routines. Topics explored in depth include: • Mentally ill chemical abusers • Individual, group, and family counseling skills • Clinical treatment issues Each chapter takes an experiential learning approach to these topics and encourages readers to practice individual and group counseling skills through structured activities and exercises. With thorough discussions on ethics, treatment planning, and case management, this text prepares readers to become ethical, competent counselors.

364 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2000

Reviews

[Erynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for my intro to addictions counseling class for a counseling minor and thought the book did a great job explaining concepts to a beginner in the field and it was easy to read too!

[Tom Pepper · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very superficial, selectively cites sources to fit its claims, fails to list all cited sources in the list of references. Not worth the ridiculous prices.