Faculty Articles
Clinical trainees' knowledge and beliefs about 12-step organizations: Implications for training and future practice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Publication Title
Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
Volume
32
Issue/Number
4
First Page
357
ISSN
0734-7324
Last Page
374
Abstract/Excerpt
Generalist mental health practitioners are likely to encounter patients with substance use disorders, indicating community-based, 12-Step mutual-help organizations (MHOs) can be a valuable referral source for these clinicians. Little is known, however, about how generalist practitioners and trainees understand these organizations. Results of a survey among 316 clinical trainees showed that knowledge levels were below a competency benchmark. While views were positive overall, empirically-inconsistent beliefs were also common. Beliefs and attitudes accounted for approximately one half of the variance in professional intentions (e.g., appropriate referral). The study highlighted knowledge gaps, though trainees appeared open to learning more about 12-Step MHOs. Thus systematic development and evaluation of clinical training in the area may be warranted.
DOI
10.1080/07347324.2014.949130
NSUWorks Citation
Bergman, B. G.,
DeLucia, C.
(2014). Clinical trainees' knowledge and beliefs about 12-step organizations: Implications for training and future practice. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 32(4), 357-374.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/1286
