“Behavior couples therapy is probably the most effective treatment available for dealing with substance abuse, but until now there hasn’t been a definitive guide on how to conduct this intervention,” said William Fals-Stewart, Ph.D., RTI International researcher and co-author of the book.
The book, written by Fals-Stewart and Timothy O’Farrell, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School, provides readers with all the materials needed to introduce and implement behavior couples therapy programs and work with substance abusers and their partners to improve their relationships and reduce relapse risk.
“Because of its clear effectiveness, behavior couples therapy is becoming more widely used in community substance abuse treatment programs,” Fals-Stewart said. “Behavior couples therapy has been shown time and time again to be more effective than traditional individual-based addiction treatments, resulting in fewer days of alcohol and drug use and higher relationship satisfaction.”
The book will serve as a guide for practitioners, educators, researchers, and social workers who want to implement behavior couples therapy programs.
The book also includes a session-by-session treatment manual with 70 reproducible checklists, forms and client education posters.
“Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse,” is published by Guilford Press.
Source: RTI International
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