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Textbook

Addictions Counseling Today: Chapter 7 

Alderson, K. G. (2019). Addictions counseling today. SAGE Publications, Inc.

In Chapter 7, Alderson summarizes the types of groups, basics of group dynamics, stages in group work, limitations of group counseling, and practical suggestions for forming and leading a group.  He also describes two popular couples counseling and three family counseling approaches with substantial empirical support and others that have minimal empirical support with addictions.  He provides an excellent summary and comparison of mutual support groups popular in addiction treatment and recovery processes. Chapter 7 also provides some helpful tools in the appendices dealing with the needs and wants of each partner in a relationship, conflict resolution, and the common mistakes made by couples and family counselors.

Videos

Making Marriage Work  

Here’s the science behind happy relationships! Dr. Gottman outlines the findings, tools and techniques that have helped thousands of couples from around the world build a “Sound Relationship House.” 

Couples Counseling: Tools and Interventions 

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a licensed professional counselor and qualified clinical supervisor. She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006. 

Couples Counseling and Substance Use Treatment 

This webinar will cover current research-based techniques in treating couples with substance abuse issues. The speaker will focus on common pathology that occurs in treatment and interventions.