Using Meditation in Addiction Counseling
Mark E. Young, Leigh DeLorenzi, Laura Cunningham
Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling October 1, 2011 DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-1874.2011.tb00207.x (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Addiction Meditation |
| Citations | 16 |
| Key findings | Argues that meditation has been used since the 1960s to reduce stress in counseling clients and is incorporated into programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and new wave behavior therapies. The article identifies meditation's curative factors and limitations when applied in addiction settings. |
Abstract
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.
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Citations in the library
Cites 14
- Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice 2003
- Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology October 27, 2008
- Effectiveness of a meditation-based stress reduction program in the treatment of anxiety disorders American Journal of Psychiatry July 1, 1992
- Association of an Educational Program in Mindful Communication With Burnout, Empathy, and Attitudes Among Primary Care Physicians JAMA September 22, 2009
- What Do We Really Know About Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction? Psychosomatic Medicine 2002
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