Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of alcohol dependence. Epstein E.E.

The use of alcohol can negatively affect everyday life, health and relationships. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people reduce alcohol use and maintain a sober lifestyle. This book includes instructions that help the client quit drinking and prevent relapse. The proposed manual for the therapist will help to develop a plan of abstinence corresponding to the needs of the client, determine the triggers for drinking, drawing up an action plan in high -risk situations, teach the client to cope with calls for drinking, as well as gain motivation to remain sober. This book will help the client find positive moments in abstinence. With the help of this leadership, the therapist will be able to teach the client to cope with negative emotions and thoughts, as well as with anxiety and depression caused by alcohol. The book will also help the client find social support, show their assertiveness, control his anger and solve problems without drinking.

The main topics of the book:

- Instructions for sessions and reference data - basic information that is It will help to understand the essence of the problem, determine its principles and find solutions.

- examples of dialogs and completed work sheets - will help to understand the motives and determine the laws in alcohol consumption, as well as identify triggers and situations with increased risk.

- practical exercises and trainings - will teach to avoid situations with increased risk and come out of them correctly, help you draw up a plan for preserving the results achieved and prepare for breakdowns and relapses.

- answers to frequent questions - will help - help - help Timely and correctly support and motivate the client.

- Recommendations for assessing the condition of the client - will help assess the condition of the client, his responsibility and progress.