An Existential Approach: An Alternative to the AA Model of Recovery

Autor/inn/en	Rogers, Maria A.; Cobia, Debra
Titel	An Existential Approach: An Alternative to the AA Model of Recovery
Quelle	In: Alabama Counseling Association Journal, 34 (2008) 1, S.59-76 (18 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1546-2781
Schlagwörter	Alcoholism; Substance Abuse; Philosophy; Social Support Groups; Self Help Programs; Counseling; Psychotherapy; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Alkoholismus; Drug use; Drug consomption; Drogenkonsum; Philosophie; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Self help programmes; Selbsthilfebewegung; Counselling; Beratung; Psychotherapie; USA
Abstract	Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the most widely used organization for the treatment of alcoholism. AA's philosophy has changed how many people view themselves and their substance use. The majority of substance abuse programs in the United States use the 12 steps, either by making them the basis of their treatment program, or by introducing AA to clients as a means of recovery. Research is not clear, however, as to whether working the AA program is helpful in achieving sobriety. Based on a review of the literature, this article examines differences between AA and professional counseling, and explores AA's philosophy. An existential approach to therapy is reviewed with regard to case conceptualization, assessment and interventions in treating individuals suffering with alcohol-related issues. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10