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Publication Date: 2010
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The God-Shaped Hole: Addictive Disorders and the Search for Perfection
Hagedorn, W. Bryce; Moorhead, Holly J. Hartwig
Counseling and Values, v55 n1 p63-78 Oct 2010
Clients with addictive disorders who have an internalized need for perfection benefit from an integration of spirituality into counseling treatment. This article provides a review of the literature, offers a spiritual approach for working with clients who struggle with addiction and perfectionism, and provides a case study to demonstrate the effectiveness of the integration of spirituality and counseling.
Descriptors: Religious Factors, Addictive Behavior, Spiritual Development, Counseling Techniques, Case Studies, Personality Traits, Outcomes of Treatment
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org
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Language: English
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