Therapist's Guide to Evidence-Based Relapse Prevention

Describes the evidence-based approaches to preventing relapse of major mental and substance-related disorders. Therapist's Guide to Evidence-based Relapse Prevention combines the theoretical rationale, empirical data, and the practical 'how-to' for intervention programs. The first section will serve to describe the cognitive-behavioral model of relapse and provide a general introduction to relapse prevention techniques. While Section II will focus on specific problem areas, Section III will focus on diverse populations and treatment settings. - Incorporates theoretical and empirical support- Provides step-by-step strategies for implementing relapse prevention techniques- Includes case studies that describe application of relapse prevention techniques