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Model: A Dual Focused Intervention for Depression and Addiction.
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Lysaught, Eileen; Wodarski, John S. – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 1996
Describes how adolescents are affected by depression and alcohol dependence and offers a treatment plan for a dual diagnosis. The plan consists of an adolescent group and family program to facilitate and maintain behavioral changes in treatment. The benefits of this treatment and rationale for its application are discussed. (LSR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholism, Behavior Modification, Counseling Techniques
Integrating a Humanistic Approach in Outpatient Sex Offender Groups
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Bauman, Sheri; Kopp, T. Gregory – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2006
Cognitive-behavioral and relapse prevention models are currently the treatments of choice among sex offender treatment providers. This article recommends integrating humanistic principles within treatment programs in order to maximize the power of group psychotherapy. Humanistic treatment processes and therapist characteristics that improve…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Humanism
An Integrated, Multidimensional Treatment Model for Individuals Living with HIV, Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse
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Bouis, Stephanie; Reif, Susan; Whetten, Kathryn; Scovil, Janet; Murray, Andrea; Swartz, Marvin – Health & Social Work, 2007
The challenge of providing effective treatment services for the growing population of HIV-positive individuals who are also dually diagnosed with substance use and mental disorders has only recently been recognized as an important public health concern affecting both HIV treatment and prevention. This article describes a treatment model that was…
Descriptors: Medical Services, Substance Abuse, Mental Disorders, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Group Psychotherapy with Mentally Retarded Adults: Issues Related to Design, Implementation, and Evaluation.
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Pfadt, Al – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1991
This article describes how a social systems approach to psychopathology can be applied to treatment goals in group psychotherapy with mentally retarded individuals. Treatment models blending behavioral and psychodynamic interventions are covered. Suggestions for maintaining cost-effective linkages between mental health and mental retardation…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Cooperation, Behavior Modification, Cost Effectiveness
Systems Intervention and School Psychology.
Howard, Judith S. – 1980
An ecological model derived from family systems theory and strategies borrowed from family therapy are effective substitutes for the medical model and clinical methods traditionally used by school pyschologists to help children with academic or behavior problems. Behavior is an outgrowth of interpersonal processes in a particular system rather…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Modification, Change Strategies, Counseling Techniques
Cognitive-Behavioral Groups for Children Manifesting ADHD and Other Disruptive Behavior Disorders.
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Braswell, Lauren – Special Services in the Schools, 1993
Presents a model for school-based, cognitive-behavioral groups for children manifesting problem behaviors. Discusses key aspects of organizational readiness to conduct this type of program, particularly the importance of having the support of the children's classroom teachers. Describes the child group format and content, including recommended…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification