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Alcohol Treatment Matrix cell B4 The talker in talking therapies
Key studies on the impact of the practitioner in psychosocial therapies for alcohol dependence. Structured around Carl Rogers’ classic account of the “necessary and sufficient conditions” for effective therapy. Highlights the seminal alcohol study that validated empathy, understanding and warmth, and explores three key issues: Is Rogerian ‘sounding board’ listening really all that’s needed? Does being genuine entail contravening other Rogerian mandates? If therapists are so influential, why don’t more studies register their effects? Click button below to view cell and ‘bite’ commentary.
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One of 25 cells in the Alcohol Treatment Matrix, a staff development resource mapping seminal and key research and guidance on alcohol brief interventions and treatment.
Also see hot topic on the influence of treatment staff. “I am using your Matrices for all the medical students I am lecturing, guiding them there as the No. 1 resource they should go to on matters of drug and alcohol use … So thanks for an unparalleled resource!” Shaun Shelly, Addictions Division, University of Cape Town, South Africa More on the matrices: About the development and construction of the matrices Alcohol Treatment Matrix for brief interventions and treatment for problem drinking. Drug Treatment Matrix for harm reduction and treatment in relation to illegal drugs Share your discovery of the matrices by sending an email to your colleagues
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