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A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions
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Main description:

An innovative new text addressing 11 behavioral addictions in detail with a focus on recent neuroscience.

This practical, approachable guide for clinicians comprehensively covers an array of behavioral addictions ranging from internet gaming addiction and sex addiction, to social media addiction and food addiction. Each chapter answers foundational questions to inform clinical practice including: How do I conceptualize it?, How do I identify it?, How do I assess it?, How do I treat it?, and How do I learn more? &Through this innovative resource, clinicians will gain valuable knowledge regarding the conceptualization, identification, assessment, and treatment of behavioral addictions.

Each chapter highlights the most current research related to specific behavioral addictions, provides a synthesis of recent neuroscience, and examines diverse treatment approaches to fit the widest range of clinical styles. In addition, this book describes the evolving definition of addiction, provides examples of how to advocate for clients with behavioral addictions, and devotes an entire chapter to understanding the neuroscience of addiction. This clinical reference book will help counselors provide compassionate, effective services to clients with a variety of behavioral addictions. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.

Key Features:

Offers "Voices from the Field" sections in which clinicians describe their experiences working with each behavioral addiction
Includes a chapter completely devoted to the neuroscience of addiction in addition to a synthesis of recent neuroscience in each chapter
Synthesizes current research to aid in clinical conceptualizations
Describes useful assessment instruments and how to access them
Presents a wide range of treatment approaches and 12-step program options
Provides abundant resources for further study


Contents:

Introduction to Behavioral Addictions
Neuroscience of Behavioral Addictions
Internet Gaming Addiction
Social Media Addiction
Sex Addiction
Pornography and Cybersex Addiction
Love Addiction
Gambling Addiction
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Food Addiction
Exercise Addiction
Work Addiction
Shopping Addiction
Advocating for Clients with Behavioral Addictions


PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN-13: 9780826163165
Publisher: Springer (Springer Publishing Co Inc)
Publication date: June, 2021
Pages: 220
Weight: 333g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Addictions and Therapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation

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