{"product_id":"a-clinical-guide-to-treating-behavioral-addictions-9780826163165","title":"A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiordano, an established scholar in behavioral addictions, has provided a landmark clinical reference book. This text provides the quintessential guide to understanding process addictions with detailed attention to assessment and treatment that is unparalleled in the literature. This is a must-have book for every clinician.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Craig S. Cashwell, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, CSAT-S, Professor, William \u0026amp; Mary \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This groundbreaking text, \u003cem\u003eA Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions, \u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for counselors and educators alike. As a former addictions counselor, now counselor educator, I found the information in this text timely, relevant, and instrumental to the work of treating persons with behavioral addictions. This go-to resource will prove to be invaluable for years to come!\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e--Michael K. Schmit, PhD, LPC, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn innovative new text addressing 11 behavioral addictions in detail with a focus on recent neuroscience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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: \u003cem\u003eHow do I conceptualize it?, How do I identify it?, How do I assess it?, How do I treat it?, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e How do I learn more?\u003c\/em\u003e \u0026amp;Through this innovative resource, clinicians will gain valuable knowledge regarding the conceptualization, identification, assessment, and treatment of behavioral addictions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers \"Voices from the Field\" sections in which clinicians describe their experiences working with each behavioral addiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a chapter completely devoted to the neuroscience of addiction in addition to a synthesis of recent neuroscience in each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSynthesizes current research to aid in clinical conceptualizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes useful assessment instruments and how to access them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a wide range of treatment approaches and 12-step program options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides abundant resources for further study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiordano, Amanda:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmanda Giordano, PhD, LPC\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor in the counseling program at the University of Georgia. She specializes in addictions counseling with clinical, instructional, and scholarly experience related to both chemical and behavioral addictions. Giordano works to advance the counseling field with rigorous research and has published over 45 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She earned the Addictions\/Offender Educator Excellence Award from the International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors and has experience as an editorial board member for the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Addictions and Offender Counseling \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eCounseling \u0026amp; Values\u003c\/em\u003e. Giordano is dedicated to raising public awareness about addiction and frequently conducts conference presentations, webinars, and trainings related to addictions counseling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533660786962,"sku":"9780826163165","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d197fbb7-223a-4f13-b125-ce5450898b3d.jpg?v=1731408662","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-clinical-guide-to-treating-behavioral-addictions-9780826163165","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}