Mapping New Roads to Recovery: Cognitive Enhancement to Counseling

Mapping New Roads to Recovery: Cognitive Enhancement to Counseling
Authors: D. F. Dansereau, S. M. Dees, L. R.  Chatham, J. F.  Boatler, D. D.  Simpson, 

This self-paced training manual for substance abuse treatment counselors provides an introduction to node-link mapping, a visual representation system for helping clients improve problem-solving and decision-making skills. This easy-to-read manual uses a step-by-step format to explain both the theory and technique of node-link mapping and its application in individual and group counseling. Recent studies by the authors suggest that the use of node-link mapping in counseling enhances client commitment to treatment, counseling efficiency, and therapeutic alliance. 

This "how-to" manual also includes: 

• Review of cognitive learning theory
• Exercises for practice and mastery
• Examples of finished maps
• Glossary of node-link mapping terms
• Ideas for using maps in counseling sessions
• Bibliography of papers on node-link mapping

131 PAGES 1993