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A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions Conceptualizations, Assessments, and Clinical Strategies
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Amanda Giordano's Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions is the only mainstream text that addresses 11 distinct behavioral addictions — gaming, sex, social media, food, exercise, work, shopping, and others — in a single clinical reference, with neuroscience integrated chapter-by-chapter rather than treated separately. Endorsed by leading counselor educators and used by addiction-track CACREP programs. Each chapter follows a consistent How-do-I-conceptualize/identify/assess/treat structure that makes it usable as both a course text and a working clinician's reference.
— Bipin Dussa, COO. Verified US edition, ISBN 9780826163165, sourced direct from Springer Publishing. Why authenticity matters →
An innovative new text addressing 11 behavioral addictions in detail with a focus on recent neuroscience.
This 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: How do I conceptualize it?, How do I identify it?, How do I assess it?, How do I treat it?, and How do I learn more? Through this innovative resource, clinicians will gain valuable knowledge regarding the conceptualization, identification, assessment, and treatment of behavioral addictions.
Each 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.