Counseling Addicted Families: A Sequential Assessment and Treatment Model

Counseling Addicted Families: A Sequential Assessment and Treatment Model offers a comprehensive guide for counselors working with families struggling with addiction. Authors Gerald A. Juhnke and W. Bryce Hagedorn present a practical, step-by-step model for assessment and treatment. This paperback edition provides a structured approach to understanding the complexities of family dynamics in addiction, offering effective strategies for intervention and support. Explore family systems theory as it relates to addictive behaviors, understand stages of addiction, and explore intervention techniques. Learn how to effectively communicate with family members, address resistance, and build a collaborative environment for change. Discover techniques for relapse prevention and aftercare planning. Gain valuable insights into topics such as codependency, enabling behaviors, and the impact of addiction on children. The sequential model ensures appropriate intervention and provides guidance through each stage of the recovery process, from initial assessment to long-term maintenance. Empower families to break free from the cycle of addiction and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.