LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF ADDICTION COUNSELING, THIRD EDITION

Comprehensive and current
Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Third Edition introduces students to the field of addiction counseling and helps them develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to counsel people who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction.
Drawing from her years of experience working in the addiction-counseling field, Geri Miller provides a balanced overview of the major theoretical underpinnings and clinical practices in the field, covering all of the essentials—from assessment and diagnosis of addiction to preparing for certification and licensure as an addiction professional.
Fully revised and expanded, the Third Edition offers a positive, practice-oriented counseling framework and features:
Revised chapters reflecting important changes in the field
New chapters on "Spirituality and Addiction Counseling" and "Pain and Substance Abuse"
New case studies, interactive exercises, and suggested reading and resources at the end of each chapter
"Personal Reflections" sections in each chapter illustrating the author's evolving views of addiction counseling
New online Instructor's Manual containing PowerPoint® slides, test bank questions, and syllabi

Geri Miller, PhD, Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, ABPP, is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling at Appalachian State University. Dr. Miller is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and a Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board-Certified Clinical Supervisor. She has been a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Site Team Member since 1992. She is the author of two books and was awarded the 2009 Ella Stephens Barrett Award for excellence in professional leadership, the most coveted honor bestowed by the North Carolina Counseling Association.

Preface.
Acknowledgments.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.
Personal Reflections.
Addiction Counseling Influences.
Theories of Addiction.
CHAPTER 2 THEORIES OF COUNSELING RELATED TO ADDICTION TREATMENT.
Personal Reflections.
Development of a Theoretical Framework for Addiction Counseling.
Dangers in Developing a Theoretical Framework and Recommendations.
General Counseling Theories.
CHAPTER 3 ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF ADDICTION.
Personal Reflections.
Interviews.
Behavioral Observations.
Physiological Instruments.
Psychometric Instruments.
Diagnosis.
Stages of Change.
CHAPTER 4 ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS.
Personal Reflections.
Historical Struggles Between the Fields.
General Guidelines.
Problems with Diagnosing.
Type of Co-Occurring Diagnoses.
Related Issues.
Screening.
Recognition of Problems in Different Settings.
Treatment Modifications and General Guidelines.
CHAPTER 5 THE TREATMENT PROCESS FOR ADDICTIONS.
Personal Reflections.
Crisis Intervention.
Individual Therapy.
Group Therapy.
Family Therapy.
Specific Approaches.
CHAPTER 6 TREATMENT-RELATED ISSUES.
Personal Reflections.
Sexual Issues.
HIV/AIDS.
Intimate Partner Violence.
CHAPTER 7 RELAPSE PREVENTION.
Personal Reflections.
Counselor Approaches.
Relapse-Prevention Models.
Counseling Techniques.
Case Studies of Special Populations.
Co-Occurring Disorders.
CHAPTER 8 SELF-HELP GROUPS.
Personal Reflections.
Suggestions for Counselors.
12-Step Groups.
Women for Sobriety.
16 Steps.
Rational Recovery.
Secular Organizations for Sobriety.
Self-Management and Recovery Training (Smart Recovery®).
Matching Self-Help Groups to Meet Client Needs.
Special Issues.
Appendix Stories of Recovery.
CHAPTER 9 CURRENT AND EVOLVING THERAPY APPROACHES AND TECHNIQUES.
Personal Reflections.
Positive Psychology.
Client Resilience.
Stages-of-Change Model.
Motivational Interviewing.
Brief Therapy.
Evaluation of Effectiveness.
CHAPTER 10 CULTURALLY SENSITIVE ADDICTION COUNSELING.
Personal Reflections.
Defining Multicultural.
Social-Environmental Aspects.
Breakdown of Communication.
Multicultural Competence.
Dialogue.
General Counseling Suggestions.
Assessment, Treatment, and Aftercare Issues.
CHAPTER 11 INCORPORATING SPIRITUALITY INTO ADDICTION COUNSELING.
Personal Reflections.
Definition of Spirituality.
The History of the Merger: Spirituality and Addiction Counseling.
Bridges and Barriers.
Influencing Factors.
Assessment and Treatment.
Counseling Resources and Techniques.
Counselor Self-Care.
Ethical Issues.
CHAPTER 12 CHRONIC PAIN ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND AFTERCARE.
Personal Reflections.
Definition of Pain.
Issues of Living Sober with Chronic Pain.
Assessment and Treatment.
CHAPTER 13 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNSELOR.
Personal Reflections.
Ethical Issues.
Testifying in Court.
Working with Difficult Others.
Self-Care.
Working with Addicts.
CHAPTER 14 PREPARING FOR CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE AS AN ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL.
Personal Reflections.
Self-Care on the Journey.
Supervision.
Credentialing.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.