Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders: Treating People, Not Behaviors

by Jack Klott

The definitive guide to identify, assess, and create individualized treatment plans for high-risk clients who suffer from challenging co-occurring disorders "Treat the person and not the diagnosis. Respect that all behaviors are purposeful. Remain mindful that nobody changes behaviors without motivation. These essential guiding principles are the framework of this book. They will be repeated quite often as we examine the challenging population of men and women with co-occurring disorders." —From Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders Annual studies reveal that 70 percent of men and women who died by suicide were diagnosed with a mental illness or personality disorder and used drugs to gain temporary relief from the symptoms. Until now, very little has been written about how to identify, assess, and treat this population. Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Treating People, Not Behaviors addresses that need. Respectful of the client and filled with practical advice, this With numerous clinical case studies to illustrate key points and reinforce learning, Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders encourages a flexible, person-centered treatment approach that focuses on the individual rather than the diagnosis.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 23, 2013

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for a grad course, topics in counseling: co-occurring disorders. It’s an easy read and practical book. I appreciated the case studies and the emphasis on “treating the person, not the behavior” throughout the book. The author described the types of resistant behaviors, which also happen to be clients’ coping mechanisms. It doesn’t matter if we perceive these behaviors as “maladaptive” because to them they are adaptive. Dealing with resistance means showing empathy, being non-judgemental, and listening to their stories. The book also touches on suicide risk assessment, and then integrated treatment, which involves helping clients gain an array of skills (i.e. emotion regulation).

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for my master's program. Good stuff.