Main description:

Anger Management Based Alcohol Treatment: Integrated Therapy for Anger and Alcohol Use Disorder is an innovative, hands-on guide that introduces clinicians to research-based anger management skills for treating clients with alcohol use disorder. Research has demonstrated an important infl uence of anger-related emotions on drinking behavior and risk for relapse among individuals with drinking problems. This book will empower clinicians to address clients' alcohol use and anger emotions through an effective blend of cognitive, relaxation, and sober coping skills. This combination of skills offers clinicians a concrete method for helping clients manage anger-related emotions and disconnect the anger-alcohol linkage, thereby improving clinical outcomes.

The book also features useful ideas for client self-monitoring and accessible tools for evaluating progress in treatment. Three case studies are presented and followed to illustrate the full course of treatment. Practical therapeutic techniques are explained and demonstrated through clinical dialogue examples. This book is ideal for developing clinicians, for experienced clinicians looking to enhance skills, and as an instructional text in training programs.

Contents:

Section 1 Basis for Anger Management-based Alcohol Treatment 1. Introduction 2. Brief Overview of Alcohol Use Disorder 3. Overview of Anger-related Emotions 4. The Anger - Alcohol Connection

Section 2 Assessment and Preparation 5. Assessment Instruments and Considerations 6. Preparation for Anger Management-based Alcohol Treatment

Section 3 Anger Management-based Alcohol Treatment Techniques 7. Self-Monitoring and Self-Awareness 8. Sobriety Skills 9. Relaxation Coping Skills 10. Cognitive Coping Skills 11. Coping Skills Rehearsal 12. Relapse Prevention 13. Putting It All Together

Section 4 Other Topics and Issues 14. Gender and Client Diversity 15. Broader Implications and Final Thoughts

Appendix A: Worksheets and Handouts B: Assessment Measures