Comprehensive Guide to Addiction Theory and Counseling Techniques

Alan A. Cavaiola, PhD, LPC, LCADC, is a full professor in the department of professional counseling at Monmouth University and currently serves as the director of the addiction studies program. He is the former clinical director of addiction treatment programs at Monmouth Medical Center. Margaret Smith, EdD, MLADC, is a full professor in public health/addiction and pre-professional mental health at Keene State College. Her clinical experience includes alcohol and other drug counseling specializing in co-occurring disorders, elderly, women and LGBT populations. She also worked as the coordinator of alcohol and other drug education at Dartmouth College.

• Chapter 1. Introduction to Addiction Theory Chapter 2 Psychoanalytic Theory Chapter 3. Behavioral and Learning Theory ModelChapter 4. Family Systems TheoryChapter 5 Biological Models of AddictionChapter 6 Sociocultural ModelChapter 7. Solution-Focused TheoryChapter 8 Existential ModelsChapter 9 The Transtheoretical Model, Stages of Change and Motivational InterviewingChapter 10. Developmental Theories of Recovery and Personality Theory Chapter 11. Relapse PreventionChapter 12: The Diathesis-Stress Model

Although there are many textbooks designed to teach counseling theories and techniques, most fail to apply these theories and techniques specifically to addiction treatment and recovery. When counselors understand how to correctly apply counseling theories and techniques to addiction treatment and recovery, they become extremely valuable tools in assisting individuals to develop and maintain effective recovery solutions. A Comprehensive Guide to Addiction Theory and Counseling Techniques was specifically designed and written by two of our nation’s most outstanding addiction counselor educators. They understand how to teach future addiction professionals and how to apply counseling theories and techniques to addiction treatment and recovery. A Comprehensive Guide to Addiction Theory and Counseling Techniques is an extremely valuable tool for both addiction counseling students and professionals. I highly recommend it. Kirk Bowden PhDChair of the Rio Salado College Addiction and Substance Use Disorder Program Professor-in-Charge of the Ottawa University Addiction Counseling Program Past president of NAADAC, The Association of Addiction Professionals Past president of the International Coalition for Addiction Studies EducationA Comprehensive Guide to Addiction Theory and Counseling Techniques provides a much-needed overview of major theoretical approaches in the counseling field and, specifically, how these theories may be applied practically to the field of addiction studies. Written in an engaging and accessible way, the book offers both Bachelor’s and Master's level students a foundation from which to develop skills and critical thinking as they work through various examples and case studies. I would also consider this book for the Associate's level educator as an appropriate additional resource for students.Joan E. Standora, PhD, Lic. Clinical & Drug Cnslr. (NJ); Lic.Alcohol & Drug Cnslr. (CT); CASAC-Adv. (NY); CADC (PA); MACThe authors have written a comprehensive review of addiction theories and provided case conceptualization examples and student activity suggestions to facilitate better learning and understanding of the application of the theories. The case conceptualizations and activities are valuable in assisting students in gaining an understanding of the different theoretical perspectives and their impact on practitioner’s approach to assessment and treatment of clients. Vicki Michels, PhD, Minot State University.