two therapeutic approaches to treating substance abuse

Students will select two therapeutic approaches to treating substance abuse and discuss the following information:
Who are the primary contributors to this therapeutic approach?
What are the underlying assumptions regarding client problems and solutions?
What are the major tenets of each therapeutic approach?
What interventions espoused by each therapeutic approach are congruent with treating substance abuse?
What is the counselor’s role in the therapeutic process?
What is the client’s role in the therapeutic process?
What are the therapeutic goals of each approach?
How does each therapeutic approach address multicultural issues? (compare and contrast).
What are some of the comparative strengths and limitations of each therapeutic approach when working with substance abuse clients?
What evidence-based research has been completed for each therapeutic approach with substance abuse clients?
A bibliography of at least 8 scholarly sources plus the textbook.
Papers should be written in accordance with APA 6th Edition guidelines. Paper should be 7-10 pages in length and organized into sections using appropriate headings. A standalone title page and reference page is required. Students must select their therapeutic approaches from the following list:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Didactic Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Gestalt Therap.
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Hypnosis Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Psychodrama Therapy
Traumatic Incident Reduction Therapy
Organized Recreation Therapy

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