A guide to understanding the client group and an outline of the theoretical model
What distinguishes this client group?
Where to begin? Alcohol and identity-am I an 'alcoholic'?
Reasons for drinking-alcohol and paradox
A non-directive approach-abstinence or moderation?
The therapeutic process-a linear description
First session/assessment
Working with types and patterns of drinking
Addressing the problem-alcohol and the hierarchy of needs
Detoxification (detox)
After the drinking ceases/working with relapse
Endings
Self care and the therapist
Working with complex needs/dual diagnosis
Dementia and alcohol
Depression and alcohol
Bipolar disorder and alcohol.