Therapeutic alliance and the retention of couples in conjoint alcoholism treatment
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The development of a therapeutic alliance between therapists and clients has been shown to relate significantly to certain aspects of treatment outcome. The effects of therapist behaviours on attrition of couples undergoing treatment for alcohol dependence is evaluated. It was found that more experienced therapists developed better therapeutic alliances and were more competent in delivering techniques. Also, couples who completed treatment were more likely to have therapists with higher Vanderbilt Therapeutic Alliance Scale scores and lower Vanderbilt Negative Indicators Scale.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 1999
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A pilot study: locus of control and spiritual beliefs in Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART recovery members
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A new study investigates whether Alcoholics Anonymous' 'higher power' concept of recovery encourages alcoholics to be externally dependent.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 2000
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Within-program factors as predictors of drinking outcome following cognitive-behavioral treatment
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A new study investigates the link between key within-treatment factors and the treatment outcome of problem drinkers.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 2000
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