Therapeutic Recreation Activities Combined with a 12-Step Faith-Based Program for Adults Experiencing Addiction, Mental Health, and Homelessness: A Case Study

IF 0.6 Q4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly Pub Date : 2021-10-21 DOI:10.1080/07347324.2021.1981181

L. Litchke, B. Quinn, Kassandra Turner, Kelci Trapp

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Abstract

ABSTRACT The aim of this case study was to explore the changes in emotional well-being for 12 adult (13 males, 1 female) residents with addiction, mental health, and homelessness issues who participated in a program that combined recreation therapy complementary physical and creative arts activities followed by a 12-step Christian meeting, twice a week for 2 hours over a 6-week period. Results revealed a 27% reduction in anxiety and a decrease in perceived stress of 24%. Negative mood symptoms also reduced by 13%. Resiliency, positive mood, and enjoyment showed 9%, 4%, and 13% improvements respectively. Depression remaining unchanged. This program showed promise in improving common symptoms for adults experiencing addiction, mental health, and homelessness issues.

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治疗性娱乐活动与成人成瘾、心理健康和无家可归的12步信仰项目相结合:案例研究

摘要本案例研究的目的是探索12名有成瘾、心理健康和无家可归问题的成年居民（13名男性，1名女性）的情绪健康状况的变化，他们参加了一个项目，该项目将娱乐治疗与身体和创造性艺术活动相结合，然后是一个12步的基督教会议，每周两次，为期6周，每次2小时。结果显示，焦虑减少了27%，感知压力减少了24%。负面情绪症状也减少了13%。恢复力、积极情绪和快乐分别提高了9%、4%和13%。萧条没有改变。该项目有望改善成瘾、心理健康和无家可归问题成年人的常见症状。

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Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

CiteScore

1.60

自引率

11.10%

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期刊介绍： Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly is an exciting professional journal for clinicians working with persons who are alcoholic and their families. Designed to bridge the gap between research journals and information for the general public, it addresses the specific concerns of professional alcoholism counselors, social workers, psychologists, physicians, clergy, nurses, employee assistance professionals, and others who provide direct services to persons who are alcoholic. The journal features articles specifically related to the treatment of alcoholism, highlighting new and innovative approaches to care, describing clinical problems and solutions, and detailing practical, unique approaches to intervention and therapy.