Substance Abuse

Running Head: SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR WOMEN

Substance Abuse Treatment for Women:

Moving Out of the Dark and Into the Light

Jennifer Flowers

COUN 5600

Dr. James W. Pearson

Webster University

Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Campus

May 15, 2010

Table of Contents

Section         Page #

I. Introduction 3
II. Theoretical Framework ?
III. Review of Literature ?
IV. Terms and Definitions ?
V. Group Counseling Plan ?
        A. Planning Stage ?
        B. Beginning Stage ?
        C. Middle Stage ?
        D. Closing Stage ?
        E. Evaluation ?
  VI. Conclusions and Recommendations ?
VII. Bibliography ?
VIII. Appendix ?
      Evaluation Form ?

Introduction
Sylvia to complete……………….

Theoretical Framework

In designing a group plan for our female-oriented substance-abuse treatment program, we examined several different group therapy styles and techniques and combined different aspects from each of them to establish the foundation of our treatment program.   As in many group counseling or therapy environments today, group leaders are seen to have a more eclectic style – pulling from a repertoire of theories and techniques to best serve the needs of their group members. (Corey, 2008)
      As seen in Adlerian group counseling, developing trust and cohesiveness in the initial stages of a group process is imperative to the continual forward-movement of progress in a group counseling setting.   In developing a therapeutic alliance with group members, a group leader helps the members become comfortable with one another and begin to identify the focus and goals for the group.   The active participation among members to define mutually agreed upon goals is the adhesive that binds the group as they begin to move together through the stages of the group process. Group support and/or confrontation can be seen... [continues]

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