Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling: Principles, Models, Methods (Clinical Supervision in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling) [Paperback]

David J. Powell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0787940747 | ISBN-13: 978-0787940744 | Publication Date: January 14, 1998

This groundbreaking work, now available in paperback, is the standard text for the training and education of supervisors in substance abuse counseling. The blended model of treatment presented here is a synthesis of several established schools of therapy, and utilizes developmental, psychodynamic skills, and family therapy perspectives. Firmly grounded in both theory and practice, this book offers methods of supervisory contracting, observation, case presentation, modeling, intervention, and evaluation. Ethical and legal concerns are also addressed. Clinical Supervision provides the knowledge base that substance abuse supervisors will need in the coming years.

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"Powell `blended model' of clinical supervision is a major original contribution to the clinical supervision literature as well as to the substance abuse field. It synthesizes the psycodynamic, skills, family therapy, and developmental approaches to supervision into a coherent framework that captures the essence of our unique discipline." —Carlton E. Turner, Ph.D., former director, Drug Abuse Policy Office, The White House

"This is the first comprehensive book to apply current knowledge about supervision to the substance abuse field. It clearly sets forth that supervision in a unique profession with subspecialites, a profession with unique knowledge and skills required of the effective practitioner." —L. Dianne Borders, Ph.D., coauthor Handbook of Counseling Supervision

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“Powell’s blended model of supervision is a presentation on the art of the practice of effective supervision in counseling. Dr. Powell provides the practical guidance and wisdom that all supervisors need to create a powerful and stimulating learning experience.”
--Carina Borges, addiction counselor, director, Chemical Dependency Office Consultation and Treatment, Lisbon, Portugal

“Dr. Powell has produced a compendium of sound, pragmatic techniques for effective clinical supervision based on decades of personal experience and  best practices research. Here at St. Joseph’s all clinical supervisors are  trained in his approach. His professional reputation in the field of clinical supervision is unsurpassed and well deserved.”
--Karl Kabza, pesident and CEO, St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Saranac Lake, New York; former director, United States Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program

“Dr. Powell’s dedication and commitment to the field of clinical supervision in alcohol and other drugs is unequaled. His leadership and guidance found in continues to set the standard for the field.”
--Bernard Murphy, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation; former clinical preceptor, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps

“The latest version of David Powell’s classic book, Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, includes much more in-depth coverage of the most current knowledge and issues in clinical supervision practice. Drawing from his highly successful and diverse international clinical supervision training and consultation practice, David Powell seeks to help readers integrate and apply practical and invaluable lessons to their own supervisory experiences.”
--Tony Ting, president, Association of Professional Substance Abuse Counselors, Singapore

“Powell’s book and his model of clinical supervision are the gold standard for supervision in the addictions field. Our field is better and our clients safer because of David’s book and work. Do not just read this book—study it, use it as a guide in your work.”
--Craig Nakken, author, The Addictive Personality

“As a former director of a treatment program in Australia, I would suggest to the reader that no one can effectively facilitate the complex issues facing treatment teams without this book at their beck and call.”
--George Thompson, Clinical Living Solutions, Somerville, Victoria, Australia

“One of the lesser known but great successes of clinical supervision over the past 25 years has been Dr. David J. Powell’s innovative adaptation of this methodology to the U.S. Navy’s alcohol treatment program. Under the title Clinical Preceptorship, it provided licensed and credentialed mentors to the Navy-trained counselors. Dr. Powell started this program in 1976 at the U.S. Naval Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Over the years, he has overseen its expansion to about fifty bases worldwide, from Iceland to Cuba and from Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean to Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea. The program also operates on the U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. As a former commanding officer of the Naval Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, Norfolk, I have experienced the Clinical Preceptorship Program’s great value to the counselors. Further, having the ability to confer with an impartial, knowledgeable person from outside of the organization is of inestimable value to the commanding officer—a person who may or may not have training in the substance abuse field. Dr. Powell’s clinical supervision expertise and his vision created a program that helped save the military career and possibly the lives of thousands of Navy and Marine Corps personnel, including my own.”
--Capt. Thomas J. Glancy Jr., United States Navy, retired

“David Powell has trained tens of thousands of substance abuse professionals worldwide in the fine art of clinical supervision. In addition to his vast expertise, his wisdom, warmth, and genuineness have all contributed to making Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling the premier text in the field.”
--Patricia A. Burke, faculty, Rutgers Summer School of Alcohol and Drug Studies

“David Powell, internationally recognized leader in clinical supervision, has helped to significantly shape the way in which addiction policy makers and counseling professionals understand and perform critical supervisory functions. The blended model, described in Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, is user friendly and theoretically sound. More than nine hundred clinical supervisors throughout New York State attended his training and have incorporated the book’s principles and techniques. This result is being seen in increasing qualitative patient care. Clinical supervisors are well advised to use this book as a foundation for their practice.”
--Pamela Mattel, president, Changing Dynamics Consulting and Training

“Clinical supervision is a significant part of quality alcoholism and drug abuse treatment. This comprehensive book, based on David Powell’s blended model of clinical supervision is of paramount importance to the alcoholism and drug abuse field today.”
--Gail Gleason Milgram, director of education and training, Center of Alcohol Studies, Rutgers University

“Powell’s text on clinical supervision continues to be a mainstay in the  development of supervisory skills for the counseling profession. This landmark guide has become the principal manual for trainers and clinicians who promote the practice of clinical supervision in addiction treatment.”
--Thomas G. Durham, director, Clinical Preceptorship Program for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, Danya International, Inc.

“Dr. Powell’s text continues to be the foundational operational reference for our clinical supervisors. Even more useful has been the training conducted by David for our Provincial staff that further develops these essential concepts, strategies, and their applications.”
--Dan Davies, senior clinical team leader, Addiction Services, Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, Canada --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass (January 14, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787940747
• ISBN-13: 978-0787940744
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #605,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential handbook from the master of supervision, October 15, 2006

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This review is from: Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling: Principles, Models, Methods (Paperback)

The only thing better than having this book is having the opportunity to hear David Powell speak in person. I had the privilege of attending a two day seminar on supervision by Dr. Powell, and his wisdom and inspiration for the field of counseling is truly amazing. This book is well thought out and practical, very helpful in guiding one through basic as well as more complex issues of supervision. Most credentialing bodies utilize his book for continuing education, and for good reason. Cannot say enough about Dr. Powell and this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all clinical supervisors, January 4, 2009

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Rose (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling: Principles, Models, Methods (Clinical Supervision in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling) (Paperback)

If you are studying for the Certification Test for Clinical Supervision this book is a must. The theories section is clear and gives all the information you will need to do well on that section of the test.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very helpful, May 8, 2008

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This review is from: Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling: Principles, Models, Methods (Paperback)

I found this book to be very helpful. It is clear and has a useful framework for conceptualizing supervision.