Although the 12-step powerlessness approach to addiction treatment and mutual help remains the dominant US model, the self-empowering approach is gaining acceptance. Despite substantial surface differences, these approaches have significant similarities. In this 90-minute webinar, the presenter will compare and contrast these approaches, and provide attendees with techniques and perspectives from the self-empowering approach that can be integrated into addiction work, whatever approach is used.
Learning Objectives
Differentiate between the 12-step powerlessness approach and the self-empowering approach to addiction treatment.
Develop strategies for integrating techniques and perspectives from the self-empowering approach into addiction assessment and treatment.
Dr. Horvath has specialized in addictive problems since 1985. He owns and operates Practical Recovery Psychology Group in San Diego, is the past president of the American Psychological Association (APA)’s Society of Addiction Psychology (Division 50; the world’s largest organization of addiction psychologists), and was for 20 years the volunteer president of SMART Recovery. He was an active duty US Navy psychologist from 1981-84.
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