Talking With College Students About Alcohol: Motivational Strategies for Reducing Abuse - Couverture souple

Walters, Scott T.; Baer, John S.

 
9781593852221: Talking With College Students About Alcohol: Motivational Strategies for Reducing Abuse
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1593852223 ISBN 13 : 9781593852221
Editeur : Guilford Publications, 2005

Synopsis

Grounded in current best practices, this book offers flexible, readily applicable guidelines for assessing and working with college drinkers. Provided is a wealth of practical advice on interacting with students in a range of contexts, from brief conversations in medical settings to motivational counseling sessions and group interventions. Also described are effective ways to weave alcohol prevention and intervention services into the fabric of campus life. Over a dozen appendices feature reproducible assessment instruments and other indispensable tools, in a large-size format for ease of photocopying and use. For optimal utility, supplemental materials for use in workshops, seminars, and other educational and training events are available online as PowerPoint slides (www.guilford.com/walters2).

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À propos de l'auteur

Scott T. Walters, PhD, is Regents Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. His research focuses on the use of motivational interviewing and other brief interventions to help people make changes in substance abuse and other problem behaviors. Widely published, Dr. Walters has acted as a consultant for several agencies; is a frequent speaker to university, community, and medical groups; and has received national and international awards for his work integrating research and practice.

John S. Baer, PhD, is Research Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Washington in Seattle, and Associate Director for Training and Education, Center of Excellence for Substance Abuse Treatment and Education, VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

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Éditeur
Guilford Publications
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1593852223
ISBN 13 
9781593852221
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
212
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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