Anger Management Based Alcohol Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians

Co-authored by Kimberly Walitzer, this innovative guide introduces clinicians to research-based anger management skills for treating clients with alcohol use disorder. The book empowers clinicians to address clients’ alcohol use and anger emotions through a unique blend of cognitive, relaxation, and sober coping skills.

The Importance of Anger Management in Alcohol Treatment

Research has consistently shown that anger-related emotions play a significant role in drinking behavior and risk for relapse among individuals with drinking problems. By addressing these underlying emotions, clinicians can improve clinical outcomes and help their clients achieve long-term sobriety.

A Comprehensive Approach to Anger Management and Sobriety

This book provides clinicians with a concrete method for helping clients manage anger-related emotions and disconnect the anger-alcohol linkage. The guide features:

• Empirically-based sobriety and anger management coping skills that are easily integrated into treatment plans
• Step-by-step guidance and useful tips for treatment implementation
• Reproducible handouts, forms, and assessment tools for client self-monitoring and progress evaluation
• Brief reviews of empirical literature, research findings, and suggested readings
• Three intensive case studies with detailed examples of clinical dialogue, illustrating the full course of treatment

Whether you’re a developing clinician or an experienced professional looking to enhance your skills, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone working with clients struggling with alcohol use disorder.

By incorporating the skills and strategies outlined in this guide, clinicians can help their clients achieve improved clinical outcomes and a better quality of life.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication Date: November 30, 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780128127094, 9780128127100