Practical Approaches to Alcoholism Psychotherapy

Theoretical Considerations.- 1 Principles of Alcoholism Psychotherapy.- Psychodynamics of the Alcoholic.- Treatment of Alcoholism.- Sociopsychological Factors Affecting Psychotherapy.- The Treatment Process.- Summary.- References.- 2 Working with the Preferred Defense Structure of the Recovering Alcoholic.- The Preferred Defense Structure (PDS) of the Recovering Alcoholic.- Tactical and Strategic Use of the PDS.- Summary and Conclusions.- 3 Critical Issues in Alcoholism Therapy.- Denial versus Premature Self-Disclosure.- Guilt versus Sociopathy.- Self-Blame versus Blaming Others.- Rebellion versus Compliance.- Acting-Out versus Repression.- Obsession with the Past versus Refusal to Consider It.- Indiscriminate Dependency versus Stubborn Independence.- Compulsive Socializing versus Alienation.- Perfectionism versus Inferiority.- Self-Obsession versus Obsession with Others.- Pessimist versus Pollyanna.- Summary.- Techniques of Treatment.- 4 Psychiatric Office Treatment of Alcoholism.- Methodology.- Results.- Case Histories.- Discussion.- Summary.- References.- 5 Group Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Alcoholism.- Why Group Therapy?.- Types of Groups in Alcoholism Treatment.- Setting Up the Group.- Goals and Techniques of Group Psychotherapy in Alcoholism Treatment.- Problems in Group Treatment of Alcoholism.- Summary.- Reference.- Suggested Readings.- 6 Psychodrama and the Treatment of Alcoholism.- Why Psychodrama in Alcoholism Treatment?.- The Formal Psychodrama.- Techniques Used in Psychodrama.- Application of Psychodrama Techniques in Alcoholism Education and Treatment Settings.- Case Histories.- Summary.- References.- 7 Behavioral-Modification Methods as Adjuncts to Psychotherapy.- Generalized Habit-Pattern-Disruption Techniques.- Discriminating Sober versus Alcoholic Behaviors.- Resolving the Alcoholic Identity Crisis.- Methods for Achieving Relaxation.- Fear-Reduction Procedures.- Altering Attitudes toward Self.- Summary.- References.- 8 Family Therapy of Alcoholism Celia Dulfano.- Family Therapy.- Family Structure.- The Influence of Alcoholism on Family Structure.- Family Therapy in Cases of Alcoholism.- Case Histories.- Discussion.- Conclusion.- References.- 9 Treatment of the Significant Other.- Getting Inside the Four Walls.- The People Living Inside the Four Walls.- The Treatment Plan: a Change in the Dance Steps, or Stop the Clock.- Touch System.- Summary.- References.- 10 The Folk Psychotherapy of Alcoholics Anonymous.- The Sponsor in AA.- An Empirical Investigation.- References.- Treatment of Specific Populations of Alcoholics.- 11 The Psychotherapy of Alcoholic Women.- Characteristics of Women Alcoholics.- Evaluation of Alcoholic Women.- Psychotherapy of Alcoholic Women.- Case Histories.- Conclusion.- References.- 12 Treatment of Socioeconomically Deprived Alcoholics.- Treatment Approaches: Black Alcoholics; Puerto Rican Alcoholics.- Evaluation of Treatment Outcome in Socioeconomically Deprived Alcoholics.- Discussion.- Summary.- References.- 13 Psychotherapy of Adolescent Alcohol Abusers.- Characteristics of Teenage Alcohol Abusers: Some Implications for Treatment.- Problems Encountered in the Treatment of Adolescent Alcohol Abuse.- Persons to be Excluded from Treatment.- Treatment of Choice.- Group Treatment Techniques.- Problems Arising within the Group.- Summary.- References.- 14 Psychosocial Treatment of Elderly Alcoholics.- Classification of Elderly Alcoholics.- Psychosocial Factors in Geriatric Alcoholism.- Psychosocial Treatment Techniques.- Location of Treatment Programs.- Applying the Concepts of the Therapeutic Community to the Elderly.- Use of Alcohol in Institutions.- Summary.- References.- Clinical Evaluation of Patient Progress.- 15 Evaluation of Patient Progress.- Inpatient Evaluation.- Outpatient and Follow-Up Evaluation.- References.- Suggested Readings.