The First Session with Substance Abusers: A Step-By-Step Guide

by Janet L. Cummings and Nicholas A. Cummings

Book Overview

It is during the critical first session with substance abusers that clinicians have the first, and all too often the last, opportunity to break through the wall of denial and create an atmosphere of trust that is so crucial to changing behavior. Written by a father-daughter team of clinical psychologists, The First Session with Substance Abusers outlines a proven plan for conducting an initial session that can uncover substance abuse problems with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787949337
• ISBN13: 9780787949334
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"