Addictions Counseling Today by Kevin G Alderson

Addictions Counseling Today by Kevin G Alderson

Focusing on the new DSM-V classifications for addiction with an emphasis on CACREP, neuroscience, and treatment, this provocative, contemporary text is an essential reference for both students and practitioners wanting to gain a deeper understanding of those with addiction.

"Addictions Counseling Today is not only current and based on a thorough literature review, but inclusive and impressive in its ability to capture the perceptions of both the counselor and the addictHearing the thoughts of an active user was both powerful and impactful. The application of the stages of change model to goal-setting is invaluable to students who are learning the first steps of treatment planning and relapse prevention."

-- Genevieve Weber

"Addictions Counseling Today is a comprehensive book that provides a thorough overview to addictions and covers a variety of chemical and process addictions clients may present with in counseling. The book is designed to be used as an introductory text that begin building a foundational knowledge base that students can further develop as they continue training as mental health and/or addictions professionals."

-- Joshua C. Watson
"Addictions Counseling Today gives a thorough research-based approach to addiction, including useful skills and resources for counselors in the clinical setting."
-- Betsy St. Pierre
"An upper level addictions counseling text or a wonderful addictions resource book for clinicians."
-- Laurie Walker

"Addictions Counseling Today is refreshing and up-to-date."

-- Brenda Edwards

"A great over-all textbook that students can read with ease."

-- Scott Tracy

Kevin Alderson, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of counseling psychology from the University of Calgary. He has been a counselor for 40 years and a registered psychologist since 1986. He is serving a 3-year term as president-elect, president, and past president, respectively, for the College of Alberta Psychologists, the body that regulates psychology in Alberta, Canada. Dr. Alderson is a professional member of the Association for Addiction Professionals, and currently sits on the editorial board for the Journal of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse & Substance Dependence and the Austin Journal of Drug Abuse and Addiction. He also holds membership in the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and the Canadian Psychological Association. Since 2008, Dr. Alderson has been the editor-in-chief of the Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the only national peer-reviewed journal in the counseling and psychotherapy field in Canada. He currently works half-time for Yorkville University as their director for a proposed online doctor of counseling and psychotherapy degree program.   Dr. Alderson has authored nine previous books and several scholarly articles and book chapters. He completed a MSc in clinical, school, and community psychology from the University of Calgary, and a PhD in counseling psychology at the University of Alberta. Dr. Alderson is married and is the father of two adult children. Outside of counseling, he enjoys racket sports, dancing, hiking, camping, and weight training.

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ISBN 13	9781483308265
ISBN 10	148330826X
Title	Addictions Counseling Today
Author	Kevin G Alderson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	2020-05-07
Number of pages	720
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