Criteria for selecting practice theories: working with alcoholic women

Author:
BURMAN Sondra
Journal article citation:
Families in Society, 72(7), 1991, pp.387-393.
Publisher:
The Alliance for Children and Families

Reviews the literature on women alcoholics and lists the criteria which should underpin the selection of theories for working with them; the central concern should be with empowerment, helping the client to acquire a secure identity and effective coping skills.

Subject terms:
treatment, therapy and treatment, women, alcohol misuse, empowerment;
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
1044-3894

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