Books by Gary G. Forrest
GARY
G. FORREST, Ed.D., Ph.D.,
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Publish Date 12/94 |
Alcoholism
can severely impair a drinker's sexual functioning. Both alcohol
addiction and alcohol abuse directly affect patterns of sexual
behavior, as resultant physiological and psychological changes
alter sexual abilities and experiences of desire. In Alcoholism
and Human Sexuality, renowned alcohol addiction specialist Dr.
Gary G. Forrest shows how to untangle these interwoven disabilities,
illustrating eclectic treatment techniques unified by the understanding
that in the case of the alcoholic, successful resolution of sexual
dysfunction can occur only when sobriety has been achieved. |

Publish Date 10/94 |
Shunning the
disease model of alcoholism, this book delineates how narcissistic
injury in early life acts as the basic psychogenic, etiological,
component of addictive drinking. It provides an innovative analysis
of the interrelationships between the alcoholic's overt behavioral
disorders and his or her psychological make_up. Early chapters
explore the role of narcissistic injury in great depth. Successive
discussions examine the pathologies of character, personality,
behavior, cognition and interpersonal relationships that manifest
themselves in and as alcoholism. The part that early-life narcissistic
injury plays in the development of anxiety, oral rage, avoidance
defenses, depression, sadomasochism, paranoia, guilt, and obsessive-compulsive
behaviors is detailed.
A veteran of extensive work with alcoholics, the author delineates
treatment strategies to modify and resolve the alcoholic's symptoms_the
drinking disorder as well as the other psychological manifestations
of dysfunction. Among the strategies explored in this regard are
analytic, family, conjoint, behavioral, confrontation, supportive
and self-help modalities. The trenchant case studies found throughout
the text amplify the author's points about the global and specific
psychopathology of alcoholism as well as the interventive alternatives.
Alcoholism, Narcissism, and Psychopathology will prove stimulating
and resourceful to psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists,
counselors and therapists who are involved in the treatment and
rehabilitation of alcoholics and other substance abusers. |

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Publish Date 12/01 |

Publish Date 1/95
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Publish Date 1/97 |

Publish Date 9/95 |
This book goes
against the tide and takes the position that all primary alcoholics
and many alcohol abusers need intensive individual psychotherapy.
Though the author, noted alcoholism expert Gary Forrest, presents
an eclectic view of etiology and therapy, he focuses on the issue
of early narcissistic injury and the resultant intense anxiety
and fear of intimacy that characterizes alcohol abusers. A structured
psycho-dynamic therapy approach is described which the author
claims can successfully treat eighty percent of primary alcoholics
in only eighteen months.
As each year in the United States several hundred thousand alcoholics
and alcohol abusers seek out psychotherapy and other professional
treatments, it is, according to Forrest, imperative that we know
effective ways to work with them. Unfortunately, most alcoholics
and alcoholic abusers never receive productive intensive psychotherapy
because most alcoholism therapists and counselors are not trained
and experienced in the use of this particular treatment modality.
This book provides systematic and comprehensive clinical training
in the use of intensive alcoholism psychotherapy. The various
therapist skills and techniques that are needed to do effective
intensive individual psycho-therapy with primary alcoholics are
thoroughly examined throughout this volume. |

Publish Date 02/94
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Substance
Abuse, Homicide and Violent Behavior
Publish Date 1/91 |
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Written essentially
for counselors and psychotherapists who are actively involved
in the treatment of alcoholic patients, this new edition of a
proven text will also provide clinically valuable information
to all other mental health professionals. Staff members in alcoholic
treatment programs will find the practical approach used throughout
the book to be extremely useful in their work with alcoholics
and chemically dependent patients and their families. Academicians
responsible for the training of psychologists, social workers,
psychiatrists, counselors, and other change agents will discover
it to be an important resource for the diagnosis and treatment
of alcoholism and other addictions.
The first part of the text provides the reader with a basic understanding
of many of the individual and social problems associated with
alcoholism and problem drinking. Information is included on definitions,
developmental stages, sociological and physiological considerations,
personality characteristics of the alcoholic, and the role of
diagnosis. the following section is devoted to an in-depth exploration
of the primary strategies of treatment currently utilized by clinicians
in their efforts to help the alcoholic change. Strategies of individual
and group psychotherapy, behavior therapy, Alcoholics Anonymous,
residential treatment, family therapy, marital therapy, and antabuse
maintenance are considered. The final group of chapters includes
a wealth of clinical and research data. Drawing largely on his
own extensive experience in the field, the author considers self-disclosure
in alcoholism, hidden alcoholics in the military, resolution of
the alcoholic power fantasy, the effects of group psychotherapy,
and a number of related topics.
While the basic format and the overriding practicality of the
First Edition have been retained, the author has integrated a
great deal of new information into this new edition. Advances
made recently in the field have been incorporated into the text
along with new perspectives on the original material. A major
asset of the book continues to be its high degree of readability.
Although it is steeped in clinical, research, and theoretical
data, it is not an abstruse treatise. Indeed, readers will find
the book to be stimulating, resourceful, and challenging. Most
importantly, it will provide the essential clinical understanding
and the tools required to achieve success in rehabilitation work
with alcoholic patients. |
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Confrontation
in Psychotherapy with the Alcoholic |
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How
to live with a Problem Drinker and Survive |
Sites to purchase books
by Gary G. Forrest.
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& Noble
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Aronson Inc. Publishers |