The Seven Challenges® Manual

[free download] - The introduction, table of contents, and first 30 pages.

Robert Schwebel Ph.D., 2004

Author Contact Information:
Dr. Robert Schwebel
(520) 748-2122
rschwebel@sevenchallenges.com

The Seven Challenges Program is designed for adolescent substance abusing and substance dependent individuals to motivate a decision and commitment to change, and to help young people prepare, and ultimately succeed, in implementing the desired changes. This program starts where youth “are at”, usually in the early stages of change, not where adults may wish they would be, or youth might pretend to be (fully and honestly prepared to quit using). In addition to using motivational approaches and other strategies designed to increase awareness of harm from drug use without increasing defensiveness, the program provides a framework for respectfully challenging youth to engage in self-evaluation and a decision-making process. Through counseling sessions, supported by readings and nine interactive journals (sample pages at www.sevenchallenges.com), young people are assisted in evaluating their lives; the needs they are attempting to satisfy by using drugs; and the risks, harm, and potential harm from their drug use. Concurrently, clients address life skill deficits and co-occurring problems, empowering them to cope in positive ways and thrive without drugs. In this program youth make informed, internally motivated, and committed decisions to change. They are taught the skills needed to succeed in overcoming drug abuse and drug dependency problems, and then are supported in following through. The program also addresses the issue of working with youth required to be drug-free by the courts or school officials.

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$20.95 - $29.95 depending on number of copies
176 PAGES   VIVA PRESS   SOFT COVER   2004

Order form and more information available at www.sevenchallenges.com