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Use of paradox in the treatment of alcoholism.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7215985     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Using a paradoxical approach in dealing with an alcoholic's denial of alcoholism and resistance to treatment allows the therapist to maintain an empathic stance while placing the responsibility for change on the alcoholic. The author discusses the theory of paradox, its use by Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, the power dynamics of the therapeutic process, and the specific strategies and ethics of this approach to therapy.
Authors:
J J Shore
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health & social work     Volume:  6     ISSN:  0360-7283     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Soc Work     Publication Date:  1981 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-06-23     Completed Date:  1981-06-23     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7611528     Medline TA:  Health Soc Work     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  11-20     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholism / psychology,  therapy*
Ethics, Medical
Humans
Professional-Patient Relations
Psychological Theory
Psychotherapy / methods*

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