Initial Therapeutic Alliance and Treatment Engagement of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Youths in a Residential Treatment Center for Substance Abuse

被引:6
作者
Clarkson, Ashley [1 ]
Harris, Nicholas [2 ]
Brazeau, James [3 ]
Brownlee, Keith [2 ]
Rawana, Edward [2 ]
Neckoway, Raymond [2 ]
机构
[1] Carleton Univ, Sch Social Work, 509 Dunton Tower,1125 Colonal Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
[2] Lakehead Univ, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
[3] Gilmour Psychol Serv, Ottawa, ON, Canada
关键词
adolescents; substance use; residential treatment; therapeutic alliance; treatment engagement; cross-cultural differences;
D O I
10.1080/15313204.2013.785375
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
This study examined the association between counselor- and client-rated initial therapeutic alliance and treatment engagement for youths who completed a residential substance abuse treatment program. Group differences between Aboriginal (N = 16) and non-Aboriginal (N = 29) youths were explored. Counselors reported a strong initial therapeutic alliance with all youths; however, Aboriginal youths did not perceive this connection with their counselor to the same extent as non-Aboriginal youths. A difference also emerged between the groups in treatment engagement. Counselors perceived Aboriginal adolescents as engaging in more negative treatment participation. These results provide preliminary data to help inform cross-cultural practice.
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页码:145 / 161
页数:17
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