{"product_id":"treating-the-alcoholic-a-developmental-model-of-recovery-paperback-softback-9780471161639","title":"Treating the Alcoholic; A Developmental Model of Recovery (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471161639","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTreating the Alcoholic\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Developmental Model of Recovery\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStephanie Brown (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471161639, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 7 March 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e374 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.463 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe book that revolutionized the psychotherapist's approach totreating alcoholism\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When it was first published in 1985, Treating the Alcoholicchallenged traditional psychotherapeutic approaches to alcoholismtreatment. Since then, thousands of mental health professionals,using Dr. Stephanie Brown's treatment model, have found renewedfaith in their ability to help alcoholic patients achieve lastingrecovery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book begins by studying the experiences of people who havestopped drinking and provides firsthand descriptions of theinevitable emotional, physical, and psychological problems thatfollow. Dr. Brown then offers a model for treatment that replacesthe notion of abstinence as a static state with a dynamic,process-oriented \"continuum of recovery\" principle. She translatesthe twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous into psychological terms,taking particular care to explain the crucial notion of \"loss ofcontrol.\" Perhaps the most surprising element of Dr. Brown's modelis her emphasis on the triadic therapeutic relationship in whichtherapist, patient, and AA counselor work in partnership to ensureongoing recovery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once considered a radical departure from the conventional wisdom,Treating the Alcoholic offers a now-proven approach that enablespsychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, alcoholismcounselors, and other mental health professionals to understand thedynamics of alcoholism and make profound contributions to therecovery process.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMODEL BUILDING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Central Challenges to Alcoholism Treatment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Dynamic Model of Alcoholism Recovery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Theoretical Perspectives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CLINICAL APPLICATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Drinking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Transition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Early Recovery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ongoing Recovery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Treating the Family of the Alcoholic.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e AA AND PSYCHOTHERAPY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Partnership: AA and Psychotherapy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286245470488,"sku":"9780471161639","price":70.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471161639.jpg?v=1781547637","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/treating-the-alcoholic-a-developmental-model-of-recovery-paperback-softback-9780471161639","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}