Counselling older people with alcohol problems. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Counseling older people with alcohol problems
• Further Information: Note: Mike Fox and Lesley Wilson ; foreword by Martin Blanchard.
• Other Names: Fox, Mike; Wilson, Lesley (Lesley M.)
• Contents: 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.
• Publisher Details: London Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (206 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 618.97/686106; Counselling & Advice Services; Older people -- Alcohol use; Alcoholism -- Treatment; Older people -- Counseling of; MEDICAL -- Geriatrics; MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Gerontology; Addiction & Therapy; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780857003195; 0857003194
• Related ISBNs: 9781849051170; 1849051178
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.