COAs: Behind the Masks.

Birke, Szifra

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ERIC Number: EJ461697

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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ISSN: ISSN-0026-914X

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COAs: Behind the Masks.

Birke, Szifra

Momentum, v24 n2 p54-60 Apr-May 1993

Provides information on alcoholism and codependency to help teachers identify and respond to children of alcoholics (COAs). Discusses characteristics of alcoholic homes and problems encountered by children and adult COAs. Examines survival "masks" of COAs, including hero, rebel, adjustor, clown, and caretaker. Lists organizational, print, and video resources. (PAA)

Descriptors: Alcoholism, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Catholic Educators, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Problems, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Participation, Parent Role, Psychological Patterns, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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