Grief and Loss in Addictions: What Counselors Need to Know to Help Clients Cope

J. K. Bates, Brandon Hunt

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Abstract

Individuals with Substance abuse and addiction issues often face multiple grief and loss experiences. Examples include divorce, chronic illness, domestic violence, death, incarceration, possible military-related violence, family conflicts, and employment and/or financial concerns. Additionally, one must consider pre-addiction loss, losses connected to the addiction, and treatment-related loss. During the recovery process, the grief associated with these losses has the potential to be overlooked for more immediate health and safety concerns. Content will be presented that addresses each of these loss areas with a focus on how to help clients cope. Relevant theories, client exercises, and grief and loss assessments will also be presented.
Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Mar 2011
EventAmerican Counseling Association Conference - Montreal, Canada
Duration: May 1 2015 → …

Conference

ConferenceAmerican Counseling Association Conference
Period05/1/15 → …

Keywords

  • Addictions
  • Clients
  • Cope
  • Counselors
  • Grief
  • Loss
  • Substance abuse

DC Disciplines

  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • Educational Leadership
  • Educational Psychology
  • Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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