** Now available for FREE download from www.drugandalcoholfindings.org.uk **
Issue 15 (Summer 2006) of the internationally respected magazine DRUG AND ALCOHOL FINDINGS
analyses research on when it's best for therapists to take the lead and when it's best to
take a back seat. Part 5 of the Manners Matter series from Mike Ashton unpicks a
surprisingly consistent common thread from the literature. "Non-directive therapeutic
styles generally (in terms of substance use) work best for clients characterised by anger,
defensiveness, or resistance, or who like to take control, while more structured and
directive approaches may profit calmer clients, those who welcome being given a lead, and
those already committed to the course of action being directed." This intuitively
appealing conclusion has important nuances and caveats attached - download the article for
the full story.
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The findings are reported in DRUG AND ALCOHOL FINDINGS magazine issue 15 (Summer 2006)
available from the National Addiction Centre, phone +44(0)207 848 0437 or e-mail
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