Group Exercises for Substance Use Disorders Counseling

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An expertly curated collection of effective group exercises for patients with addictions In the newly revised second edition of Group Exercises for Substance Use Disorders Counseling, experienced addiction counselor, Geri Miller, delivers a practical collection of group therapy exercises for patients struggling with substance addictions. The author has drawn on over four decades of frontline experience treating addicted patients, as well as the latest research, evidence, and best practices, to curate a selection of group exercises that improve health outcomes among a wide variety of patient populations. You#ll find useful group exercises accompanied by easy-to-understand instructions in an intuitively organized format. These exercises assist patients in the development of self-awareness of harmful behaviors and patterns and realistic strategies they can apply immediately to help address them. They also help patients identify stressors and triggers and offer techniques to avoid or resist them. Inside the book: Practical group counseling exercises that work with patients from myriad backgrounds, including those belonging to especially vulnerable groupsEasy-to-follow instructions for clinical practitioners, counselors, social workers, and other professionals conducting group therapy for addictionComplimentary PowerPoint resources to help educators in a classroom setting, as well as counselor supervisors conducting training An essential and updated resource for mental health and addiction counselors, Group Exercises for Substance Use Disorders Counseling is an invaluable book for anyone involved in or studying substance abuse counseling and treatment.