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Brown, Howard P. Jr.; Peterson, John H. Jr. – Counseling and Values, 1990
Analyzed Rokeach Value Surveys completed by 57 alcoholics and addicts who had obtained at least 3 years' abstinence using a 12-step program of recovery. Data suggested a shift in values is involved in recovery from alcoholism through participation in Alcoholics Anonymous and that values clarification and value therapy may be useful in chemical…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Love, Rehabilitation Counseling, Values
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Vick, Ronald D., Sr.; Smith, Linda M.; Herrera, Carol Iron Rope – Counseling and Values, 1998
Discusses healing methods for alcoholism founded in the traditions of Native-American culture in general and the Oglala Lakota nation specifically. An understanding of these methods gives non-Native American counselors additional tools for guiding Native-American clients to an effective program of recovery. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, American Indians, Beliefs, Counselors
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Spiegel, Virginia M. – Counseling and Values, 1989
Obtained information on addiction history, intervention and treatment, and family and community patterns from 221 Catholic Sisters in residential treatment for alcoholism. Findings suggest that, although respondents were similar to other women in their vulnerability to addiction, they carried added burdens because of societal expectations of…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Catholic Educators, Community Role
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Pulvino, Charles J.; Colangelo, Nicholas – Counseling and Values, 1980
Reviews research with implications for counselors who work with the elderly, and describes model programs and counselor training issues. The needs of the elderly are common to all people and include developmental issues, sexuality, substance abuse, family problems and widowhood. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Alcoholism, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Training
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Loos, Michael D. – Counseling and Values, 2002
The author uses the term "depraved loneliness" to represent the spiritual sickness alluded to in "Alcoholics Anonymous," arguing that combining these terms to form a single paradigm has not been examined. Germinal qualitative research is necessary, and additional study of this proposed condition is encouraged. (Author)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Theories, Counseling Theories, Emotional Adjustment
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Warfield, Robert D.; Goldstein, Marc B. – Counseling and Values, 1996
Suggests that a condition of "negative spirituality" underlies and sustains alcoholism and perhaps all addictions. Argues that a secure recovery is not possible unless a "spiritual awakening," such as envisioned by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), is achieved. A broadly applicable conceptual model of spirituality is inferred from the…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Alcoholism, Counseling Objectives, Counseling Techniques
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Chapman, Robert J. – Counseling and Values, 1996
Examines spirituality's importance in the treatment of alcohol dependence. Considers how spirituality, as representative of how one views the world and his or her role in creation, may relieve professional counselors' apprehension about inserting a "theology" into treatment. Provides a brief history of alcoholism treatment and a…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Counseling Objectives, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories
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Tyler, John D.; And Others – Counseling and Values, 1989
Examined agreement between patient and therapist about mental health values to determine whether such agreement influences psychotherapy outcome. Results from 100 chemically dependent inpatients found positive treatment effects associated with pretreatment agreement between counselor and patient about some mental health values, but with…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Congruence (Psychology), Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Client Relationship
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Meadow, Mary Jo, Ed. – Counseling and Values, 1982
Contains three articles related to feminism and religion, counseling alcoholic women, and the mother-daughter relationship of women offenders. Discusses theoretical and philosophical aspects in reconciling feminism and religion. Describes counseling techniques in working with alcoholic women. Applies separation-individuation theory to the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Alcoholism, Counseling Techniques, Daughters