The particular research study am conducting research about the efficacy of the “strengths” component in treatment plans for substance abuse, particularly with adolescents. My research focuses on 2 areas:
When and why did the inclusion of “strengths” in the treatment plan begin?
What research is out there to show if it is helping with outcomes or not?
I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of resources?
Many thanks
Christine Rhodes
Dear Christine,
Check this link out:
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/specedu/fas/pdf/FASD_Document.pdf
Hi Christine,
In addition to the AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) model and the CBT (Cognitive-behavioral therapy) approaches to the treatment of substance-related disorders, there are strengths-based approaches such as motivational interviewing (MI) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), etc. They attempt to elicit the client's motivation, cooperation, and strengths from the very beginning in the treatment process. Please see the following links.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1113068.Solutions_Step_by_Step
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64964/
Dear Christine,
The most helpful thing is though their encounter with Jesus, who fills the gap in their empty lives.
I'm not sure when positive psychology directly affected AODA treatment, but I have been using the concept for 40 years. I primarily use the MBTI and other personality measures, although also with MMPI and such to give an overall picture of positive and pathological traits. My "strengths based" approach, as you call it, I call "friendly diagnosis," namely personality type, temperament, gender issues, intelligences, development (spiritual, relational, vocational, ethical, etc.), and cultural. So when I see someone with AODA issues, I search first for his (I only see men) strengths in these areas. I often find "player personality" traits (seeking excitement and adventure, often diagnosed pathologically as ADHD or something), extraverted tendencies not well developed and governed, low boundary orientation (like being a P on the MBTI); but also see the standard range of indulgence (usually), deprivation (occasionally), and general lack of personal development. Ron Johnson
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