Useful Resources
1. Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse- provides an in depth description of this therapeutic approach as well as specific instructional modules on how to implement BCT with couples. The link provides a sizable preview of the contents of the text as well as a links to purchase the text for those who are interests in learning more about this subject.
http://books.google.com/books?id=_NDlGhIK9xwC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
2. Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups- As-Anon is a support group for family members and friends of alcoholics. The purpose is to help individuals cope with the challenges of someone else’s drinking. Please visit this site for local meetings.
http://oaklandafg.org/
Further, the website shares people’s stories; this story in particular, “My Best Birthday”, depicts how a person discovered that their partner was a substance abuser. Personal stories can be helpful when working with others and proving resources. Here is a link to “My Best Birthday”. http://oaklandafg.org/my-best-birthday-2/
3. Recovering Couples Anonymous- This is a support group for couples to attend together if one or both of the partners suffer from any form of addiction. The only requirement is the desire to remain committed to one another. Please check the website for resources and local meetings. Please check the website for resources and local meetings. The website states that their program is derived from AA concepts.
One useful resource that this website provides is Daily Reflections for Couples. There are 30 Reflections that can be useful for couples who are going through relational distress. This allows couples to examine what may to lacking in their relationship and make a new commitment to themselves and their partner. This is a useful source for couples who are facing a variety of issues, which can include substances.
http://recovering-couples.org/couples-resources/daily-reflections
4. How to Heal A Marriage After Drug Abuse- This psychotherapist, Stan Hyman divulges what he believes are the 4 ways to heal a marriage following drug or alcohol abuse. How to Heal A Marriage After Drug Abuse- This psychotherapist, Stan Hyman divulges what he believes are the 4 ways to heal a marriage following drug or alcohol abuse. Please see the below video:
5. Six Skills for Families Affected by Addiction- This video goes into detail in regards to steps a family can
take to help a loved one deal with substance abuse. At the end, it also gives great resources in
which families can turn to for help.
6. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy- The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
(AAMFT) is the professional association for the field of marriage and family
therapy. AAMFT facilitates research, theory development and education. They develop standards for graduate education
and training, clinical supervision, professional ethics and the clinical
practice of marriage and family therapy. The AAMFT hosts an annual national
training conference each fall as well as a week-long series of continuing
education institutes in the summer and winter. The association publishes the
scholarly research journal; Journal
of Marital and Family Therapy, news about the field in Family
Therapy Magazine, and a variety of brochures and pamphlets that
inform the public about the field of marriage and family therapy. Also, they
offer a range of professional and practice development products, including
videotapes, books and brochures.
http://www.aamft.org/imis15/content/Consumer_Updates/Substance_Abuse_and_Intimate_Relationships.aspx
http://www.aamft.org/imis15/content/Consumer_Updates/Substance_Abuse_and_Intimate_Relationships.aspx