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Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Second Edition, offers a transformative approach to treating addiction that challenges traditional abstinence-only models. Authors Patt Denning and Jeannie Little present harm reduction as a pragmatic and compassionate alternative that respects client autonomy while addressing substance use issues.
This comprehensive guide equips mental health professionals with evidence-based techniques for engaging clients who may not be ready for or interested in complete abstinence. The book covers foundational principles, therapeutic relationships, assessment strategies, and practical interventions tailored to diverse client needs and circumstances.
The second edition incorporates contemporary research, updated case examples, and refined clinical approaches developed over years of practice and training. Ideal for therapists, counselors, social workers, and addiction specialists, this resource provides essential tools for delivering effective, non-judgmental care to individuals with substance use disorders.
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