Abstract
Historically there has been a lamentably wide gap between Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Although each has a distinct language, they actually utilize parallel principles. This paper is an attempt to integrate the two fields, using clinical examples from an inpatient unit for chemically dependent adolescents. Each of the Twelve Steps is equated with a psychodynamic mechanism. For example, the First Step, admitting powerlessness, is equated with the defense mechanism of denial.
Keywords: Adolescents, substance use disorders, alcohol use disorders, therapy, residential treatment, psychoanalytic theory, defense mechanisms, Alcoholics Anonymous, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychodynamic mechanism
Adolescent Psychiatry
Title: Freud Meets Bill W: A Model for the Dynamics of Alcoholics Anonymous
Volume: 1 Issue: 2
Author(s): Charles E. Goldberg
Affiliation:
Keywords: Adolescents, substance use disorders, alcohol use disorders, therapy, residential treatment, psychoanalytic theory, defense mechanisms, Alcoholics Anonymous, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychodynamic mechanism
Abstract: Historically there has been a lamentably wide gap between Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Although each has a distinct language, they actually utilize parallel principles. This paper is an attempt to integrate the two fields, using clinical examples from an inpatient unit for chemically dependent adolescents. Each of the Twelve Steps is equated with a psychodynamic mechanism. For example, the First Step, admitting powerlessness, is equated with the defense mechanism of denial.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
E. Goldberg Charles, Freud Meets Bill W: A Model for the Dynamics of Alcoholics Anonymous, Adolescent Psychiatry 2011; 1 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210676611101020140
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210676611101020140 |
Print ISSN 2210-6766 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2210-6774 |
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
- Announcements
Related Articles
-
Possible Protecting Role of TNF-α in Kainic Acid-induced Neurotoxicity Via Down-Regulation of NFκB Signaling Pathway
Current Alzheimer Research iMethylK-PseAAC: Improving Accuracy of Lysine Methylation Sites Identification by Incorporating Statistical Moments and Position Relative Features into General PseAAC via Chou’s 5-steps Rule
Current Genomics Metabolism and the Paradoxical Effects of Arsenic: Carcinogenesis and Anticancer
Current Medicinal Chemistry Privileged Pharmacophore of FDA Approved Drugs in Combination with Chalcone Framework: A New Hope for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening Targeting IL-17 and IL-23 in Immune Mediated Renal Disease
Current Medicinal Chemistry Relationship Between Gyrification and Functional Connectivity of the Prefrontal Cortex in Subjects at High Genetic Risk of Schizophrenia
Current Pharmaceutical Design Atypical Chest Pain in ACS: A Trap Especially for Women
Current Pharmaceutical Design Alpha7 Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors as Targets for Novel Therapies to Treat Multiple Domains of Schizophrenia
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Neuroprotection in Glaucoma Using Calpain-1 Inhibitors: Regional Differences in Calpain-1 Activity in the Trabecular Meshwork, Optic Nerve and Implications for Therapeutics
CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets Role of Cation-Chloride-Cotransporters (CCC) in Pain and Hyperalgesia
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry The Neuropathology of Vascular Disease in the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study (MRC CFAS)
Current Alzheimer Research Evidence that Cortical Dopamine is a Co-Transmitter in Noradrenergic Neurons
Current Psychiatry Reviews Mechanisms and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Polymeric Nanocarriers and Nanoreactors: A Survey of Possible Therapeutic Applications
Current Pharmaceutical Design The Importance of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Tourettes Syndrome
Current Drug Targets - CNS & Neurological Disorders Introduction from the Guest Editor: The Many Facets of Heme Oxygenase
Current Neurovascular Research Oxidative Stress in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Dizziness Patients, Basally and After Polyphenol Compound Supplementation
Current Molecular Medicine Obesity and Heart Failure
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets Effectiveness of Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-1-Infected Active Drug Users Attended in a Drug Abuse Outpatient Treatment Facility Providing a Multidisciplinary Care Strategy
Current HIV Research Neurotoxicity Induced by Mephedrone: An up-to-date Review
Current Neuropharmacology