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Direct linkKahler, Christopher W.; Read, Jennifer P.; Ramsey, Susan E.; Stuart, Gregory L.; McCrady, Barbara S.; Brown, Richard A. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2004
Forty-eight patients undergoing inpatient detoxification for alcohol dependence were assigned to either brief advice (BA) to attend Alcoholics Anonymous or a motivational enhancement for 12-step involvement (ME-12) intervention that focused on increasing involvement in 12-step self-help groups. Attendance at 12-step groups did not differ…
Descriptors: Patients, Alcoholism, Self Help Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
Strom, Lars; Pettersson, Richard; Andersson, Gerhard – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2004
This study investigated the effects of an Internet-based intervention for insomnia. Participants who met criteria for insomnia (N = 109) were randomly assigned to either a cognitive-behavioral self-help treatment or a waiting list control condition. The 5-week intervention mainly consisted of sleep restriction, stimulus control, and cognitive…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Cognitive Restructuring, Sleep, Internet
Academic Therapy Publications, Novato, CA. – 1980
The booklet provides charts on approximately 60 facilities serving the postsecondary level learning disabled adult. Entries are listed alphabetically by state and include information which classifies each facility according to the following categories: age served, full/part time, career education, vocational training, residential schooling,…
Descriptors: Adults, Colleges, Educational Facilities, Learning Disabilities
Gunnings, Thomas S.; Gunnings, Barbara B. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1979
Defends Project EXCEL against criticisms offered in EA 510 647. (IRT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, National Programs, Program Descriptions, Racial Discrimination
Peer reviewedGarbarino, James; Jacobson, Nancy – Child Welfare, 1978
This paper describes a project that focuses on youth themselves as resources in meeting the problem of maltreatment of adolescents. The 4-part program consists of a youth-staffed hot line, a self-help group, an information pamphlet for recognizing maltreatment and a public awareness campaign. (Author/SE)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Helping Relationship, Peer Counseling
Peer reviewedBecvar, Raphael J. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1978
Self-help books may be a useful resource to counselors in their work with counselees. They may contribute, however, to the development of psychological problems or prevent people from seeking help when needed. The utopia promised by self-help books may be a pathology in its own right. (Author)
Descriptors: Books, Counselor Role, Ethics, Self Help Programs
Peer reviewedNorman, Alex J. – Black Scholar, 1977
In the Brotherhood Crusade, a black mutual aid, self-help organization, Los Angeles blacks joined together to effect independence within the professions and the social service delivery systems, rejecting incorporation into the United Way, the major L.A. fund-raising organization. This article presents findings of a study of Crusade participants.…
Descriptors: Black Organizations, Blacks, Financial Support, Self Help Programs
Bailey, William C.; And Others – Health Education Quarterly, 1987
A study at the University of Alabama/Birmingham (UAB) compared adult asthma patients receiving a self-care workbook with those receiving only asthma pamphlets. Outcomes were assessed in five areas: (1) health care utilization, (2) functional status, (3) knowledge, (4) adherence, and (5) psychological reactions. (Author/CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Asthma, Health Education
Peer reviewedSilverman, Phyllis R. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1986
The differences between help offerer by members of mutual help groups and help offered by trained professionals are clarified. The perils for professionals who emulate the methods of mutual help associations are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Peer Groups, Professional Personnel, Self Help Programs
Peer reviewedBalgopal, Pallassana R.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1986
Suggests innovative solutions for mutual benefits for self-help groups and the professionals. Through a derivative paradigm the role of the professional helper within self-help groups is presented. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Counselors, Group Activities, Models
Peer reviewedDroge, David; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1986
Results of a preliminary survey of epilepsy self-help group members are presented, and effects relating to stigmatization, reasons for participation, asserted curative factors, and formal-only versus informal participation in the self-help group process are examined. Societal reaction to people with epilepsy is viewed as a major contributor to…
Descriptors: Epilepsy, Individual Needs, Self Directed Groups, Self Help Programs
Peer reviewedToseland, Ronald W.; Hacker, Lynda – Social Work, 1985
Surveyed 247 social workers to investigate their use of community self-help groups as a resource for clients. Results indicated social workers were aware of self-help groups and their benefits, but agencies do not have policies that encourage their use. (JAC)
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Community Resources, Self Help Programs, Social Support Groups
Peer reviewedPerri, Michael G.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1984
Evaluated the effectiveness of a multicomponent program designed to enhance the maintenance of weight loss in moderately obese clients (N=43). Results of 15- and 21-month follow-up assessments revealed that the multicomponent program significantly enhanced the maintenance of weight loss. (LLL)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Followup Studies, Obesity, Peer Influence
Childre, Doc Lew – 1994
Recent scientific research has proven that we can, not only manage our stress, we can even prevent it. Ways to achieve stress management are presented in this book. It details a method called FREEZE-FRAME, a process in which individuals mentally stop the chaos that surrounds them and then calmly contemplate their situation. The text opens with an…
Descriptors: Coping, Physical Health, Self Help Programs, Self Management
Peer reviewedBarth, Michael C.; Greenberg, David H. – Journal of Human Resources, 1971
The work disincentive effects of a negative income tax and wage subsidy, and a mixed wage subsidy-public assistance program are compared. (BH)
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Economically Disadvantaged, Guaranteed Income, Motivation
