Based on the author's 18 years of experience supervising group therapists, this quintessentially practical book is designed to help practitioners think through and formulate appropriate strategies in their clinical work. Utilizing many clinical examples, and providing explanations throughout for her interventions, Vannicelli pays special attention to the therapeutic stance -- where the clinician positions him or herself in relation to the patient, and why; and how various strategies and techniques maximize the patient's opportunity for therapeutic growth. A hallmark of Dr. Vannicelli's approach, richly illustrated in this work, is her sensitivity to countertransference and the ways it can be used productively in clinical practice. Alone among books in the substance abuse field, REMOVING THE ROADBLOCKS analyzes the group therapy issues that arise in the three populations most commonly seen in substance abuse clinics -- substance abusers themselves, adult children of alcoholics, and other family members. The author describes characteristics unique to each population and addresses overlap among them in terms of basic procedures, formats, and hurdles that group leaders face. The book also differs from most psychotherapy texts by giving the reader an opportunity to "hear the voice" of an experienced therapist as she provides examples of various kinds of interventions and demonstrates how they might actually be communicated and implemented. Rather than reading about psychotherapy or about various kinds of problems, one has the sense of experiencing a thorough consultation with a truly seasoned supervisor. A particularly useful feature is the appendix at the end of the volume, which provides examples of assessment and intake questionnaires, history questionnaires, ground rules for treatment, contracts, and other practical materials. Designed for all mental health professionals who work with substance abusers, the book's focus on practical clinical issues also makes it ideal for paraprofessionals. It is an excellent text for courses on substance abuse in social work, psychology, nursing, and other disciplines, as well as for courses in group psychotherapy.

In order to receive healing and live in health, you must prayerfully evaluate your life as a whole and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into wellness. In this book, Annette Capps gives a insightful, practical look at the emotional and spiritual hinderances that believers face daily. Recognizing and removing these roadblocks can enable you to receive healing and walk in health and wholeness: Claiming Sickness as Belonging to You, Belief in Tribal DNA, Using Infirmity as a Tool, Holding on to Negative Emotions, Refusing to Forgive, Feeding the Spirit of Infirmity, Ignoring the Leadings of the Holy Spirit and Your Spirit, Staying in an Unhealthy Environment, Trying to Act Beyond Your Faith, Believing You Will Be Healed in the Future.

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Once a journey for self-understanding has begun, there is inevitably a struggle against real change. Inner roadblocks on both sides of the couch impede the journey of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The pressure to repeat the past in the present, including the attachments to pain and the difficulty of letting go of abusive relations (both internal and external) are enemies of growth and change. These roadblocks (resistances) and the forms they take are explored and illustrated in Roadblocks on the Journey of Psychotherapy. Book jacket.

We all are faced with roadblocks in many areas of our lives. We have a choice to let them stop us or to push forward and grow stronger. I have watched countless individuals give up on their dreams and many more who have never begun because of fear of failure or a limited belief that they can achieve them. In "Overcoming Roadblocks to Success" you will learn from the experiences of several professionals who began with little more than a desire, who have traveled down a long bumpy road and have pushed through numerous obstacles to get to where they are today. Within these messages you will find valuable tips that you can apply to your own life to help you get over the hurdles and push through the roadblocks that keep you from the success you desire in any area of your life.

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