Songs In Group Psychotherapy For Chemical Dependence

developed in response to demands for short term goal directed treatment approaches this book provides a breakthrough cognitive behavioral method of group psychotherapy for chemical dependence that has been developed and tested by the author through many years of practice the method relies on using specially selected songs to address issues encountered in the different stages of recovery see table of contents below included are 14 practical and adaptable session protocols that may be used in a series or as a stand alone or single session group each session involves listening to and discussing a song and then re writing another song and applying the insights gained both songs deal with the same recovery issue but the discussion and rewriting process allows for each group member s responses to be addressed each protocol outlines the session identifies clinical and musical considerations for using the selected songs provides clinical objectives lists all materials needed and gives step by step instructions also provided are sample progress notes for each session the lyrics of the songs to be used and a goal sheet for group members to chart their progress the method presented in this book can be adapted in a various ways for uses with other clientele for instance the songs used in the protocols may be substituted with songs that may be more specific to the population being served i e adolescents as opposed to adults thematic material for guided lectures may be enhanced or completely substituted as may any of the songwriting suggestions finally skilled therapists may use this model for a variety of clinical populations such as eating disorders or at risk adolescents table of contents dedication v author s biography vi acknowledgements vii permissions ix table of contents xvii part i introduction 1 purpose of this manual 3 requisite skills for implementing these protocols 6 assessment issues 6 contraindications 8 clinical rationale for protocols 9 how this manual is organi