The Clinician's Guide to 12-Step Programs
Subtitle: How, When, and Why to Refer a Client
Publisher: Auburn House
Published: November 30, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9780865692787
Subjects: Addiction & therapy; Drug addiction & substance abuse; Health systems & services; Psychotherapy; Treatment; Psychoneuroses; Psychology; Twelve-step programs; Clinical Psychology; General; Statistics; Substance Abuse & Addictions - General; Psychology & Psychiatry / General; Compulsive behavior
First sentence: An important phenomenon of the late twentieth century is the explosion in self-help groups.
Description: "This practical manual provides clinicians with a comprehensive overview of major 12-step programs. Parker and Guest, through the use of detailed description, case vignettes, and clinical examples assist the clinician in assessing and referring clients to any 12-step program. This book bridges the gap between the desire to refer and a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of the various programs."--BOOK JACKET.