Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

by William Fals-Stewart, Timothy J. O'Farrell

This eminently practical guide presents an empirically supported approach for treating people with substance abuse problems and their spouses or domestic partners. Behavioral couples therapy (BCT) explicitly focuses on both substance use and relationship issues, and is readily compatible with 12-step approaches. In a convenient large-size format, the book provides all the materials needed to introduce BCT; implement a recovery contract to support abstinence; work with clients to increase positive activities, improve communication, and reduce relapse risks; and deal with special treatment challenges. Appendices include a session-by-session treatment manual and 70 reproducible checklists, forms, and client education posters.

436 pages, Paperback

First published August 16, 2006

Reviews

[Karen Sofarin]

Therapy manual and interesting for work. I like that it is designed to improve a relationship when one partner is addicted and trying to abstain.