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Title: Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide
ISBN: 0761923888
Author:
Robert R. Perkinson
Publicate Date: 2001-12
Publish: 2001-12
List Price: $80.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: Chemical Dependency, God Sufficiency, Spiritual Treatment
Dr. Perkinson works with a number of people I know in the Christian treatment arena. And his book lays out some fundamental senses-knowledge rules of the road for counselors of all beliefs. But I yearn for much more willingness to avoid misleading talk about a "higher power," "God as you understand Him," and similar compromise language.God and Alcoholism: Our Growing Opportunity in the 21st Century. The "higher power" approach has led to the downward plunge to the thought that you can make the AA group your higher power. But what is a higher power? It's not the Creator. It's not the Highest Power--Almighty God.Turning Point: A History of Early A.A.'s Spiritual Roots and Successes. So too the approach has encouraged sick people, new to recovery, to "create a god" of their own understanding. A New Way In: Reaching the Heart of a Child of God in Recovery with His Own, Powerful, Historical Roots. What is such a fabricated deity? It's not the God of our fathers of whom Bill Wilson spoke.The Conversion of Bill W.: More on the Creator's Role in Early A.A.. Straight shooting even by counselors with diverse client populations is important. If they are talking to Christians, they need to have the Ten Commandments in mind--no other Gods before me. They need to have Jesus' teaching that no one comes to the Father but by him. They need to desist from trying to pacify people of all faiths by suggesting surrender to the no faith approach of today--your higher power can be a light bulb, a radiator, Something, Somebody, Santa Clause, or nothing at all.When Early AAs Were Cured and Why, Third Edition. I am as supportive of trained and training counselors as the next person concerned about alcoholism, addiction, and substance abuse. But counselors need to know A.A. history. They need to know that early A.A. was a Christian Fellowship. The need to know that belief in the Creator was required. And they need to know the success rate of the pioneers was 75% and later 93% in Cleveland. They should not salt the source with substitute seasonings just to appeal to people of other persuasions. Congratulations to the author for his research and experience. Let's demand, as well, that accurate history be made a part of any such guide and any such approach.Introduction to the Sources and Founding of Alcoholics Anonymous There's nothing to fear from facts. The truth can "make" you free. Very possibly author-practitioners should identify themselves as believers or secular protagonists. If they are believers, they should have no problem pointing out that belief in the power of God has been a time-honored approach to cure for centuries and centuries. God Bless, Dick B.
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2: Great textbook!
I bought this for an addictions class I took as part of my masters, and found it to be very helpful. I strongly recommend it.
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3: The Best I Have Ever Read!
This book is a must for every clinician working in the field. I use the material working with both adult and adolescent clients. The concepts are written in a manner which make it appropriate for any group/individual regardless of age, sex, education level, or ethnic background. The Spirituality exercises are the best I have ever seen.
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4: The Best in the Business
I teach this college course to new counselors. By the time they are through with this treatment manual they really know what they are doing. Everything a counselor needs to know is covered. The book is informative, meticulously researched and fun. It makes students feel good about themselves. It is the simply best text in the business. I highly recommend this book.
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5: The Nuts and Bolts of Mainline Treatment
This book teaches addiction counselors exactly what to do in treatment. It leaves no stone unturned and covers everything a counselor needs to know to offer the best treatment in the world. Besides the book makes you feel good about yourself. All of the major treatment centers in the US had a part in making this book great. At every center this book is within arms reach of every good counselor in the building. All counselors should have this book and use it often. I am a clinical director and I give it to all of my new counselors--they love it.
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