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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Oct
Pages: 14
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Using Meditation in Addiction Counseling
Young, Mark E.; DeLorenzi, Leigh de Armas; Cunningham, Laura
Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, v32 n1-2 p58-71 Oct 2011
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.
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Therapy, Mediation Theory, Addictive Behavior, Counseling Techniques, Rehabilitation, Stress Management
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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