Showing papers in "Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling in 2009"
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors address whether aspects of spirituality and religion predict psychological and emotional well-being in a general population over and above personality and coping through the use of drugs or alcohol.
Abstract: This study addresses whether aspects of spirituality and religion predict psychological and emotional well-being in a general population over and above personality and coping through the use of drugs or alcohol. Results are consistent with self-control theory and positive psychology approaches.
32 citations
TL;DR: Without a consensually validated definition and a set of diagnostic criteria, counselors lack the necessary assessment and treatment tools to work effectively with clients with process addictions and their families.
Abstract: Without a consensually validated definition and a set of diagnostic criteria, counselors lack the necessary assessment and treatment tools to work effectively with clients with process addictions and their families. Necessary criteria and the results of a needs assessment are presented.
27 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, an exploratory study in sex offender treatment using a restorative justice approach to examine the shame, guilt, and empathy development of convicted sexual offenders is described, and Implications for clinical practice and future research are highlighted.
Abstract: The authors describe an exploratory study in sex offender treatment using a restorative justice approach to examine the shame, guilt, and empathy development of convicted sexual offenders. Implications for clinical practice and future research are highlighted.
26 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors consider the potential for clients to be in spiritual bypass, which likely will undermine the recovery process, and stress the importance of the 12-step group as a vital role in recovery.
Abstract: With spirituality as a cornerstone, 12-step groups serve a vital role in the recovery community. It is important for counselors to be mindful, however, of the potential for clients to be in spiritual bypass, which likely will undermine the recovery process.
18 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the prevalence of trauma, substance use disorders and their co-occurrence in both clinical and community populations is reviewed and deeper understanding of these phenomena is providing new and promising treatment modalities.
Abstract: This article reviews the prevalence of trauma, substance use disorders, and their co-occurrence in both clinical and community populations Deeper understanding of these phenomena is providing new and promising treatment modalities Spiritual development and growth complement these emerging treatments
15 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe how they use prayer with clients who self-identify their personal faith in God and who have used prayer as a helpful recovery agent or who believe prayer would be helpful to their personal recovery.
Abstract: This article describes how the authors use prayer with clients who self-identify their personal faith in God and who have used prayer as a helpful recovery agent or who believe prayer would be helpful to their personal recovery.
14 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report the development of an assessment process for distinguishing between higher and lower risk youth offenders through the use of three measures, i.e., risk assessment, risk score, and risk score.
Abstract: The authors report the development of an assessment process for distinguishing between higher and lower risk youth offenders through the use of 3 measures. Preliminary results and applications for practice are included.
8 citations
TL;DR: This paper explored the relationships between trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, dissociation, and lifetime heroin use among inpatient clients who abused substances and found significant implications for practice and directions for future research.
Abstract: This study explored the relationships between trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, dissociation, and lifetime heroin use among inpatient clients who abused substances Results indicate important implications for practice and directions for future research
6 citations
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