Product Description
This practical manual presents a 29-session treatment program designed to engage, motivate, and stimulate processes of change in clients at all stages of recovery. The program is based on the research-supported transtheoretical model of behavior change. The manual employs skills-building activities and interventions that are likely to be most effective with clients as they cycle from the earlier stages of change/m-/precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation/m-/to the later stages, action and maintenance. Each of the structured sessions is presented in a consistent, highly accessible format, including a clear rationale, summary of objectives, and overview of the main activities that will take place. Step-by-step guidelines for implementation are provided, as well as strategies for using a motivational interviewing style. The manual is complete with all needed handouts and exercise forms, ready to photocopy and distribute to clients. Ideal for use with groups, the approach can easily be adapted to individual treatment.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 13 reviews)

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".
June 20, 2008

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.
March 24, 2008

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
January 19, 2008

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.
April 04, 2007

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.
March 24, 2007

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