A seven part series featuring some of the greatest addiction and brief therapy experts of our time. See how leading addictions counselors use different tools and techniques in treating this challenging population.

1. STAGES OF CHANGE FOR ADDICTIONS MODEL with John C. Norcross
Years of research by Dr. Norcross and his colleagues have helped to identify the stages people go through in addressing and confronting addictions. In a psychotherapy based on this model, strategies and relationship stances are matched to the individual client's stage. See Dr. Norcross works with a client who is in early recovery from cocaine addiction and contemplating changing his use of alcohol. 66 minutes #11536

2. MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING with William R. Miller
Dr. Miller demonstrates how Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve their ambivalence about changing addictive behaviors. The therapist creates an atmosphere that is conducive to change by expressing empathy and encouragement, rolling with resistance, and helping the client explore the gaps between their current behaviors and the life they would like to lead. In this video, Dr. Miller works with a client who is considering changing his alcohol use and smoking habits. 102 minutes #11537

3. COGNITIVE THERAPY with Bruce S. Liese
Watch Dr. Liese demonstrate his cognitive therapy approach for addictions, as he collaborates with the client to identify and change the thought patterns and maladaptive beliefs that relate to addictive behaviors and lead to substance abuse. In this video, Dr. Liese works with a client whose issues include alcohol abuse, cocaine abuse and involvement in the criminal justice system. 115 minutes #11538

4. INTEGRATING THERAPY WITH 12-STEP PROGRAMS with Joan Ellen Zweben
Psychotherapy and 12-step groups have complimentary roles in a client's process of recovery, so illustrates expert on addictions Dr. Zweben as she focuses on the role of such groups as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous within the therapy session. In this video, Dr. Zweben works with a Desert Storm veteran who is currently drinking and who is considering the possibility of contacting Alcoholics Anonymous. 114 minutes #11539

5. HARM REDUCTION THERAPY FOR ADDICTIONS with Dr. G. Alan Marlatt
Harm Reduction Therapy is an innovative approach that focuses on reducing the harmful consequences of drug use. The therapist accepts the client on his or her own terms and tries to reduce barriers to treatment. In this video, see expert on harm reduction therapy and relapse prevention, Dr. Marlatt, work with a heroin-addicted client who is considering entry into a methadone program. 115 minutes #11541

6. COUPLES THERAPY FOR ADDICTIONS with Dr. Barbara S. McCrady
Dr. McCrady reminds us that alcohol and drug problems always exist in a context that includes families and relationships, and that couples therapy is an important model for working with addictions. Dr. McCrady uses a behavioral approach that helps the client change his or her addictive behaviors, helps the partner learn to respond differently, and helps the couple change the relationship itself. In this video, Dr. McCrady works with a young couple trying to change behaviors related to alcohol and marijuana use. 116 minutes #11542

7. REALITY THERAPY FOR ADDICTIONS with Robert Wubbolding, EdD
Watch as Dr. Wubbolding adapts his renowned Reality Therapy approach to work with clients struggling with addictions. His practical and systematic approach helps clients evaluate the effectiveness of current behaviors and focus on practical plans of action for change. In the video, Dr. Wubbolding works with a client whose recovery from cocaine addiction is complicated by depression. 107 minutes #11543

*Each program includes an Instructor's Guide
*Titles are also available for purchase separately