{"product_id":"critical-thinking-for-addiction-professionals-paperback","title":"Critical Thinking for Addiction Professionals - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Taleff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to Think Critically and Make Better Decisions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddiction professionals make decisions everyday that impact peoples lives. Sometimes these decisions are solid, and sometimes they are the result of flawed thinking, which often results from myths and generalizations that are perpetuated in the field. Thinking flaws are common not just in counselors, but in supervisors, administrators, and presenters, and can lead to potentially negative outcomes both for clients and for programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this easy-to-read guide--the first to bring together critical thinking and addiction work--critical thinking expert and addiction professional Dr. Michael J. Taleff offers readers the tools they need to think critically and make better decisions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eReaders learn: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo evaluate their critical thinking abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe characteristics of a critical thinking professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat drives bad thinking in addiction work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize and avoid thinking fallacies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ethics and consequences of using critical thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Taleff has provided an insightful analysis of the kinds of thinking errors often made by counselors. The text should be required reading in all areas of health and human services. The concepts and discussion are as valuable to experienced helpers as they are to novices.\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eGregory Blevins\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., Professor, Governors State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn to Think Critically and Make Better Decisions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddiction professionals make decisions everyday that impact peoples lives. Sometimes these decisions are solid, and sometimes they are the result of flawed thinking, which often results from myths and generalizations that are perpetuated in the field. Thinking flaws are common not just in counselors, but in supervisors, administrators, and presenters, and can lead to potentially negative outcomes both for clients and for programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this easy-to-read guide--the first to bring together critical thinking and addiction work--critical thinking expert and addiction professional Dr. Michael J. Taleff offers readers the tools they need to think critically and make better decisions. Readers learn: \u003cbr\u003eTo evaluate their critical thinking abilitiesThe characteristics of a critical thinking professionalWhat drives bad thinking in addiction workHow to recognize and avoid thinking fallaciesThe ethics and consequences of using critical thinking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Taleff has provided an insightful analysis of the kinds of thinking errors often made by counselors. The text should be required reading in all areas of health and human services. The concepts and discussion are as valuable to experienced helpers as they are to novices.\" \u003cbr\u003e-Gregory Blevins, Ph.D., Professor, Governors State University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 18, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737596039231,"sku":"9780826118240","price":164.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a1596b2f6b5338eccc39b4a8927f7a60.webp?v=1765150448","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/critical-thinking-for-addiction-professionals-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}