Alcoholics Anonymous and the Counseling Profession: Philosophies in Conflict.

Le, Christine; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ517423

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Publication Date: 1995

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Alcoholics Anonymous and the Counseling Profession: Philosophies in Conflict.

Le, Christine; And Others

Journal of Counseling & Development, v73 n6 p603-09 Jul-Aug 1995

Describes contributions of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to drug and alcohol treatment. Discusses potential for AA's steps to encourage growth, and examines their consistency with counseling philosophy. Proposes and contrasts 12 new steps based on counseling theory to stimulate constructive discussion. Advocates more solid boundaries between AA and counseling. (JBJ)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Behavior Modification, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Objectives, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Attitudes, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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