Overcoming Alcohol Problems: A Couples-Focused Program Therapist Guide

This therapist guide outlines a treatment program for couples wherein one partner has an alcohol use disorder. Based on the principles of CBT, this 12-session couples-focused program is designed not only to help the drinking partner stop drinking, but also to help his or her partner change behaviors that may contribute to the drinker's problem. Another aim of treatment is to enhance the couple's relationship.

TreatmentsThatWorkTM represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions!

· All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research

· A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date

· Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available

· Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated

· A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources

· Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER)

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Overcoming Alcohol Problems: A Couples-Focused Program Therapist Guide

This therapist guide outlines a treatment program for couples wherein one partner has an alcohol use disorder. Based on the principles of CBT, this 12-session couples-focused program is designed not only to help the drinking partner stop drinking, but also to help his or her partner change behaviors that may contribute to the drinker's problem. Another aim of treatment is to enhance the couple's relationship.

TreatmentsThatWorkTM represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions!

· All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research

· A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date

· Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available

· Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated

· A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources

· Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER)

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Overcoming Alcohol Problems: A Couples-Focused Program Therapist Guide

Overcoming Alcohol Problems: A Couples-Focused Program Therapist Guide

Overcoming Alcohol Problems: A Couples-Focused Program Therapist Guide

Overcoming Alcohol Problems: A Couples-Focused Program Therapist Guide

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This therapist guide outlines a treatment program for couples wherein one partner has an alcohol use disorder. Based on the principles of CBT, this 12-session couples-focused program is designed not only to help the drinking partner stop drinking, but also to help his or her partner change behaviors that may contribute to the drinker's problem. Another aim of treatment is to enhance the couple's relationship.

TreatmentsThatWorkTM represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions!

· All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research

· A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date

· Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available

· Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated

· A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources

· Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER)


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780195322873
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 11/25/2008
Series: Treatments That Work Series
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introductory Information for Therapists 1

Chapter 2 Clinical Issues in Alcohol Behavioral Couple Therapy (ABCT) 25

Chapter 3 Assessing Alcohol Use and Problems 37

Chapter 4 Session 1: Introduction / Rationale / Self-Recording 55

Chapter 5 Session 2: Functional Analysis / Noticing Positive Behavior 91

Chapter 6 Session 3: High-Risk Hierarchy / Partner Functional Analysis Part I / Self-Management Plans 109

Chapter 7 Session 4: Partner Functional Analysis Part II / Enhancing Motivation to Change 125

Chapter 8 Session 5: Dealing With Urges / Decreasing Partner Triggers 135

Chapter 9 Session 6: Rearranging Behavioral Consequences / Shared Activities 149

Chapter 10 Session 7: Dealing With Alcohol-Related Thoughts / Communication Part I 163

Chapter 11 Session 8: Drink Refusal / Communication Part II 177

Chapter 12 Session 9: Partner Role in Drink Refusal / Communication Part III / Relapse Prevention Part I 189

Chapter 13 Session 10: Problem Solving / Relapse Prevention Part II 203

Chapter 14 Session 11: Relapse Prevention Part III / Acceptance Framework 217

Chapter 15 Session 12: Review / Relapse Prevention Part IV 227

Drinking Patterns Questionnaire 233

References 263

About the Authors 271

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