Group Treatment for Substance Abuse: A Stages-of-Change ... (ISBN 1572306254)

Group Treatment for Substance Abuse - A Stages-of-Change Therapy Manual:
This book is wonderful. It's easy to use and has thought-provoking and enjoyable exercises. We've begun using it with several drug and alcohol treatment groups. The clients enjoy it and so do the clinicians. I highly recommend this book.

Addiction counselor comment:
This is a great outline for first time treatment substance abusers. It is also helpful for those with co-occuring disorders with some minor adaptations.

Great book - highly recommended:
We just started a group for homeless individuals struggling with substance abuse. This book serves as a terrific guide for that group. The individuals in the group like the stages of change concept and the idea that where they are in terms of their particular stage of change is okay. The book itself provides the format for all groups. We have adapted it as needed for our population. So far the group is a real success. I highly recommend this book.

Group information for Subatance abuse:
This book is designed so it is very easy to follow and has great material for group facilitators to use. Each group is thoroughly prepared

Fantastic tool for evidenced based treatment:
Having met the author here in Houston, I have been impressed with her knowledge and contributions to Motivational Interviewing. She is a great speaker, and teacher. This manual is a great tool for utilizing MI in a group setting, complete with step by step group outlines and handouts to provide to patients. If you are looking for a tool to use with evidenced based practice for substance abuse, this manual is a "must have".