{"product_id":"social-behaviour-and-network-therapy-for-alcohol-problems-9781583918036","title":"Social Behaviour and Network Therapy for Alcohol","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Commended in the Psychiatry category at the 2010 BMA Medical Books Awards!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book serves as a manual for clinicians working with people with alcohol problems. The manual is based on previous research in addiction treatment, including family and social network interventions, as well the authors' own work developing and evaluating Social Behaviour and Network Therapy (SBNT) for example in the United Kingdom Alcohol Treatment Trial (UKATT). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContaining a range of ideas the book is guided by a key principle: the development of social support for a positive change in drinking behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into three sections topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean introduction to the evidence base underpinning SBNT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecore components of the treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommon questions asked about the intervention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a series of practical handouts, this book will be essential reading for clinicians, counsellors, nurses, psychologists and all those involved in the treatment of alcohol misuse and dependence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The authors of this manual are the leading practitioners in England in SBNT. The National Treatment Agency (NTA) hopes that this book is used by clinicians to implement evidence-based practice and improve treatment for alcohol and drug users.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAnnette Dale Perera, Director of Quality, National Treatment Agency (NTA).\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Much more than a manual for the delivery of SBNT, this book provides a clarion call for treating alcohol problems via social and familial networks. Packed throughout with research evidence, practical tools and case studies, practitioners are clearly led through the steps needed to support positive change among all those connected with problem drinking.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDon Shenker, Chief Executive, Alcohol Concern. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is much more than a therapists guide to Social Behaviour and Network Therapy. It tracks the history of context driven, cognitive interventions for individuals with alcohol problems and, as part of the UKATT trial, it is firmly grounded in the practitioner and practice evidence base. This book is essential reading for all of us who are in the business of helping promote improvement in the quality of life of our clients.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Professor Robin Davidson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book is a treatment manual of the best kind. Clear and concise, it guides the reader through an overview of the role of the therapist in SBNT, before setting out the'core' and' elective' components of the intervention... This is a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone working with problem drinkers - indeed drug users too.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Louise Martin, \u003cem\u003eJournal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy\u003c\/em\u003e, Vol 12, No. 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The authors of this manual are the leading practitioners in England in SBNT. The National Treatment Agency (NTA) hopes that this book is used by clinicians to implement evidence-based practice and improve treatment for alcohol and drug users.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAnnette Dale Perera, Director of Quality, National Treatment Agency (NTA).\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Much more than a manual for the delivery of SBNT, this book provides a clarion call for treating alcohol problems via social and familial networks. Packed throughout with research evidence, practical tools and case studies, practitioners are clearly led through the steps needed to support positive change among all those connected with problem drinking.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDon Shenker, Chief Executive, Alcohol Concern. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is much more than a therapists guide to Social Behaviour and Network Therapy. It tracks the history of context driven, cognitive interventions for individuals with alcohol problems and, as part of the UKATT trial, it is firmly grounded in the practitioner and practice evidence base. This book is essential reading for all of us who are in the business of helping promote improvement in the quality of life of our clients.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Professor Robin Davidson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface. \u003cstrong\u003ePart I: Background, Evidence Base, Treatment Content and Format.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual Format. Theoretical and Research Basis for SBNT. The Therapist. The Treatment. \u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Core Components of Social Behaviour and Network Therapy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Phase 1: Identifying the Social Network. The First Session: Setting the Scene. Phase 2: Core Topics. Core Topic: Communication. Core Topic: Coping. Core Topic: Enhancing Social Support. Core Topic: Network Based Relapse Management. Phase 3: Final Meeting. Planning for the Future and Termination. \u003cstrong\u003ePart III: Elective Topics, Training and Common Questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Elective Topics. Basic Information about Alcohol. Increasing Pleasant and Joint Activities. Employment. Active Development of Positive Support. Minimising Support for Problem Drinking. Training, Assessment and Supervision. Common Questions and Issues Raised by Therapists Learning to Deliver SBNT. \u003cstrong\u003eAppendices: Handouts\/Prompt Sheets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Appendix 1: Drink Diary. Appendix 2: Information About Alcohol And Its Effects. Appendix 3: Communication And The Network. Appendix 4: How To Approach An Important Person. Appendix 5: Receiving Criticism. Appendix 6: Talking About Feelings. Appendix 7: Coping. Appendix 8: Enhancing Social Support. Appendix 9: Relapse Prevention. 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