Roes has directed a residential substance abuse treatment facility in upstate New York for 12 years, where he has tested and refined the techniques he describes here. Because research suggests that techniques are more likely to work if both the counselor and the patient have confidence in them, he o

This useful volume offers field-tested techniques for dealing with the most challenging types of addicted clients: hopeless clients, clients considered to be in denial, and those who are in treatment not because they desire it, but because of a mandate from an outside authority. The techniques you will learn in this book avoid generating resistance on the part of the client and are easily integrated into any treatment model. You'll also find case studies, practice worksheets, and suggestions for therapeutic tasks to assign to your clients.Visit the author's website at www.newhopemanor.org.To...