The Twelve-Step Facilitation Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Early Recovery from Alcoholism and Addiction

Tap into the power of twelve-step programs

This book provides the information, advice, and tools needed to encourage chemically dependent clients to take advantage of the healing power of twelve-step programs. Filled with illustrative examples, the book maps out effective techniques that help clients develop a sense of acceptance and incorporate the twelve-step philosophy into action.

This updated paperback edition also includes information on the clinical effectiveness of twelve-step facilitation and its success with Project MATCH and the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism?a nationwide collaborative study of treatment for alcoholism and alcohol abuse.

Provides clinicians w/principles to deal with clients w/ issues of denial, enabling, surrender & codependency.