TY - BOOK AU - Denning,Patt AU - Little,Jeannie ED - ProQuest (Firm) TI - Practicing harm reduction psychotherapy: an alternative approach to addictions AV - RC564 .D44 2012 U1 - 616.89/14 23 PY - 2011/// CY - New York, N.Y. PB - Guilford Press KW - Substance abuse KW - Complications KW - Prevention KW - Psychotherapy KW - Treatment KW - Social aspects KW - Harm reduction KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2016. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries N2 - "Subject areas/key words: abstinence, addictions, addictive behaviors, alcoholism, counseling, dependence, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, harm reduction, interventions, psychotherapy, recovery, substance use disorders, treatments Brief Summary: This acclaimed clinical guide has helped thousands of clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. Written by pioneers in the field, the book shows how to do effective therapeutic work with people still using alcohol or other drugs. It provides clear guidelines for conducting comprehensive assessments, making collaborative treatment decisions, and implementing interventions that combine motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic strategies. The focus is reducing drug-related harm while also addressing co-occurring psychological and emotional difficulties. Detailed clinical illustrations are featured throughout"-- UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bacm-ebooks/detail.action?docID=800608 ER -