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A Comprehensive Guide to Addiction Theory and Counseling Techniques

Disease Model vs Moral Model of Addiction Brief Remarks Regarding the Use of Pejorative Language Pertaining to Substance Use Disorders Summary: The Three Blind Men and the Elephant References Psychoanalytic Theory Introduction Classical Psychoanalytic Approach to Substance Use Disorders Contemporary Psychoanalytic Models of Addiction Addiction as an Attachment Disorder Kohut’s Self-Psychology Approach to Addictions Trauma Theory Defense Mechanisms and Addiction Theory Advantages and Limitations of Psychoanalytic Theory and Contemporary Analytic Theories Case Example: Psychoanalytic Theory – Katie Case Example: Attachment Theory – David Case Example: Addiction and Trauma Theory – Kim Psychoanalytic Applications to Addiction Counseling: Assessment, Techniques and Interventions – Clinical Implications for Counselors Assessment Considerations Counseling Techniques Summary Appendix 2.1 Recommended Reading and Resources References Behavioral and Learning Theory Model Introduction Overview of Behavioral Theory Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Generalization and Discrimination Learning Observational Learning Cognitive Approach Extinction and Counterconditioning Opponent Process Theory Applications to Addiction Counseling Strengths and Limitations of Learning Theory Case Study Recommended Reading and Resources References Family Systems Theory Introduction Family Models Relevant to Substance Use Disorders Family Systems Model Family Disease Model Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Couples and Family Models Structural Family Theory Family Theory Models and Applications to Addiction Counseling: Assessment, Techniques/Interventions and Clinical Implications for Counselors Assessment Techniques /Interventions Case Example: Tara Family Systems Model and Structural Family Model Family Disease Model Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Models Other Family Models and Approaches: CRAFT, Johnsonian Interventions, Civil Commitment and Adolescent Family Treatment Models CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)Advantages and Disadvantages to the CRAFT Approach Johnsonian Intervention Advantages and Disadvantages to Johnsonian Interventions Adolescent Family Treatment Models Multisystemic or Multidimensional Family Therapy Functional Family Therapy (FFT)Civil Commitment of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders Summary Recommended Reading and Resources References Biological Models of Addiction Introduction Genetic Theories of Addiction Advantages and Limitations of the Genetic Model Case Example: Bill and Ted – A Family Impacted by Addiction Neurotransmitter Models of Addiction Biomedical Applications to Addiction Counseling: Assessment, Techniques and Interventions – Clinical Implications for Counselors Assessment Biological Model Treatment and Techniques Advantages and Limitations of the Neurotransmitter Model Case Example: Tina Summary Recommended Reading and Resources References Sociocultural Model Introduction Sociocultural and Environmental Influences Peer Impact Family Community Race and Ethnicity Culture Impact of Poverty and Racism “Other” Cultures Lessons Learned from the Environment Application to Addiction Counseling Strengths and Limitations of Sociocultural Models Case Study Recommended Reading and Resources References Solution-Focused Theory Introduction The Three Ds: Disease, Denial and Dysfunction Solution-Focused Applications to Addiction Counseling: Assessment, Techniques and Interventions – Clinical Implications for Counselors Assessment Treatment Techniques Advantages and Limitations of Solution-Focused Theory Case Example: Amanda Summary Recommended Reading and Resources References Existential Models Introduction Existential Approach The Four Crises/Ultimate Concerns/Challenges Freedom Application to Addiction Counseling Strengths and Limitations Case Study Recommended Reading and Resources References The Transtheoretical Model, Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing Introduction The Transtheoretical Model Stages of Change Motivational Interviewing Facilitating Behavior Change Using TTM, Stages of Change and MI Motivational Interviewing Strengths and Limitations Case Study Recommended Reading and Resources References Developmental Theories of Recovery and Personality Theory Introduction Developmental Theory Case Example: Vinnie Advantages and Limitations of Developmental Models Personality Theory Case Example: Billy Advantages and Limitations of Personality Theory Summary Recommended Reading and Resources References Relapse Prevention Introduction Relapse Prevention Gorski’s Relapse Model Marlatt’s Relapse Model Application of Relapse Prevention to Addiction Counseling Gorski’s Application to Addiction Counseling Marlatt’s Application to Addiction Counseling Utilizing Relapse Prevention Strengths and Limitations Case Study Recommended Reading and Resources References The Diathesis-Stress Model Introduction Terminology Risk and Protective Factors Application to Addiction Counseling Strengths and Limitations Case Study References

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