Showing papers in "Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling in 2011"
TL;DR: This nationwide, quantitative study documented licensed counselors' perceived self-efficacy of adequately providing substance abuse services and Counselor training implications are discussed.
Abstract: This nationwide, quantitative study documented licensed counselors' perceived self-efficacy of adequately providing substance abuse services. Despite their lack of substance abuse training, counselors were highly confident in their ability to provide quality substance abuse services. Counselor training implications are discussed.
27 citations
TL;DR: This study evaluated the efficacy of 2 brief personalized feedback interventions aimed at reducing drinking among mandated college students, and found significant reductions in drinking for students in both conditions.
Abstract: This study evaluated the efficacy of 2 brief personalized feedback interventions aimed at reducing drinking among mandated college students. Results indicated significant reductions in drinking for students in both conditions. Findings provide support for web-based interventions for mandated college students.
19 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a phenomenological study was conducted to understand the perceptions of adult male substance offenders who experienced sand tray therapy as an adjunct to their cognitive behavioral rehabilitative treatment, and the results indicated a positive experience for participants.
Abstract: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the perceptions of adult male substance offenders who experienced sand tray therapy as an adjunct to their cognitive behavioral rehabilitative treatment. Results indicate a positive experience for participants. Implications for counselors are discussed.
16 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify meditation's curative factors and limitations when using meditation in addiction settings, and propose a method to reduce stress in counseling clients by using meditation as a way of reducing stress.
Abstract: Meditation has been studied as a way of reducing stress in counseling clients since the 1960s. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and new wave behavior therapies incorporate meditation techniques in their programs. This article identifies meditation's curative factors and limitations when using meditation in addiction settings.
13 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the application of one such experiential activity, "Writing a Letter to My Substance/Behavior", is described and a case study is provided. But, the authors admit that clients in the early stages of changing addictive behaviors are typically not ready to assume active roles in making significant changes.
Abstract: Clients in the early stages of changing addictive behaviors are typically not ready to assume active roles in making significant changes. Navigating these challenges with traditional talk therapy can prove ineffective. Experiential group activities help normalize the difficulties associated with making changes and help clinicians bypass client resistance and ambivalence. The application of one such experiential activity, “Writing a Letter to My Substance/Behavior,” is described and a case study is provided.
13 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the Adolescent Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI-A2) was used to classify more females in the sample as having a high probability of substance-related disorder than males.
Abstract: In this study (N = 137), although 70.8% of participants reported no current substance use and 42.3% reported never using, the Adolescent Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI-A2; Miller & Lazowski, 2001) screened 39.41% of the participants for a high level of probability of having a substance-related disorder. SASSI-A2 classified more females in our sample as having a high probability of substance-related disorder than males. Among African American participants, male adolescents had substantially higher levels of drug use and significantly lower levels of alcohol use than did female adolescents. Implications, limitations, and future directions are provided.
10 citations
TL;DR: Interviews with adolescent programs found that family engagement, community involvement, and gender and diversity issues impacted treatment delivery, and programs report organizational change efforts with implications for future process improvement initiatives.
Abstract: Substance abuse treatment agencies serving youth face unique barriers to providing quality care. Interviews with 17 adolescent programs found that family engagement, community involvement, and gender and diversity issues impacted treatment delivery. Programs report organizational change efforts with implications for future process improvement initiatives.
7 citations
TL;DR: In this article, an integrative supervision model designed to promote the spiritual development of substance abuse counselors in-training is presented, and the implications for counselor education are discussed and reviewed.
Abstract: Substance abuse counselors who address clients' spiritual development may provide more comprehensive counseling. This article presents an integrative supervision model designed to promote the spiritual development of substance abuse counselors-in-training, reviews the model, and discusses the implications for counselor education.
5 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a combination of two approaches, motivational interviewing and developmental counseling and therapy, client treatment can be refined to promote transformative change and long-lasting recovery in addictions counseling.
Abstract: Lasting recovery for clients can be challenging to establish in addictions counseling. Through the combination of 2 approaches, motivational interviewing and developmental counseling and therapy, client treatment can be refined to promote transformative change and long-lasting recovery.
4 citations
TL;DR: This paper examined factors influencing clinician predictions of recidivism for juvenile offenders, including youth age at initial juvenile justice system involvement, youth age age at discharge, program completion status, clinician perception of strength of the therapeutic relationship, and clinicians perception of youth commitment to treatment.
Abstract: This study examined factors influencing clinician predictions of recidivism for juvenile offenders, including youth age at initial juvenile justice system involvement, youth age at discharge, program completion status, clinician perception of strength of the therapeutic relationship, and clinician perception of youth commitment to treatment.
2 citations
TL;DR: Methamphetamine use is epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM), but treatment has lagged for this group, and implications for counselor training, future practice, and research are discussed.
Abstract: Methamphetamine use is epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM), but treatment has lagged for this group. The author reviews literature concerning use, individual effects of the drug, and treatment for MSM and discusses implications for counselor training, future practice, and research.