Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy (PDF)

All the resources needed to fully integrate a 12-step approach as
part of your overall treatment program

Millions of Americans have at some time in their lives participated
in a 12-step program for treatment of a chemical or non-chemical
addiction. Clinicians recognize that these grass-roots efforts have
a very high cure rate. However, little has been written on how to
integrate these programs into a traditional therapy setting.

Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy serves as an
indispensable resource for clinicians treating addiction patients
who are simultaneously enrolled in 12-step programs. This valuable
text:

* Contains eight lesson plans and twenty-seven assignments

* Integrates in-depth discussion of 12-step programs with hands-on
resources like homework assignments, treatment plan examples, and
patient handouts

* Will also benefit 12-step program peer counselors

* Includes companion CD-ROM with fully customizable homework
assignments, lesson plans, and presentations

Treating addictions-whether chemical or non-chemical-can be one of
the most difficult challenges faced by mental health professionals.
For many people, 12-step programs have played a critical role in
helping them to manage their addictive behaviors. Integrating the
12 Steps into Addiction Therapy gives psychologists, therapists,
counselors, social workers, and clinicians the tools and resources
they need to fully utilize these peer therapy program techniques in
treating a wide variety of addictions.