A feminist approach for the treatment of drug-abusing women in a coed therapeutic community.
Experiences with female addicts in a feminist awareness group within a coed therapeutic community are reported. The group met for 16 months and was based on a variety of therapeutic techniques and educational presentations. The intervention resulted in more communication and trust among the women, increased interest in health-related concerns, a reduced sense of alienation, and gains in self-respect. The article discussed the issues and implications of resistance to the group, timing, development of indigenous leadership, training for feminist therapists, and the use of outside professional consultants in therapeutic communities.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012649:Self Concept; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D013808:Therapeutic Community; D014933:Women's Rights