15 Aug Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Addictions
1. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.
2. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words and each response must be a minimum of 200 words. Please double-check your word count. Only posts that meet the word count requirements receive credit.
3. Post your word count at the end of each post. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure to provide a word count.
4. Please address fellow students and professor by name. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure to address by name.
5. Please use spell-check and proper grammar. Points will be deducted for each spelling and grammatical error up to 10 points for each post.
First read Chapters 7 and 8 on psychotherapeutic approaches to addictions. After reading Chapters 7 and 8, research this topic online and share research that supports the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches. Then write a discussion which addresses the following questions:
- Which psychotherapeutic approach do you think is most effective for treating addiction?
- Why do you think this approach is more effective than others?
- Which approach do you think you would feel the most comfortable using and why?
