This is a facilitator's manual for counsellors working in substance use settings who would like to augment their practice by seeing couples. It will also be useful for couple counsellors who would like to offer a focused program for clients with substance use issues.The manual evolved from a research project at CAMH. It has been tested and reviewed by consultants, clinicians and researchers practising in the areas of mental health, substance use, and general family services and private practice. The program consists of an assessment session followed by eight sessions, each of which includes:...

Redige par des conseillers professionnels, ce guide concis et facile a lire s'adresse aux personnes aux prises avec des problemes lies a l'alcool et a d'autres drogues ainsi qu'a leur famille. Il fournit des renseignements sur: ce que represente la toxicomanie; les causes de la toxicomanie; le traitement de la toxicomanie et les soutiens qui existent; le retablissement et la prevention des rechutes; l'aide offerte aux partenaires et aux familles; la facon d'expliquer la toxicomanie aux enfants. On trouvera egalement dans ce guide une liste d'ouvrages et de sites Web recommandes fournissant...