Meaning-Centred Approach to Addiction Part 1/5 | Dr. Paul T. P. Wong | Meaning Conference 2006

BALLROOM 2 1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Paul T. P. Wong, Ph.D., C.Psych. 4th Biennial International Meaning Conference 2006

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Based on Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, the meaning-centered approach (MCA) contends that effective addiction treatment involves three Rs: Recovering from addiction, Resolving the underlying issues, and Restoring the purpose and passion for living. The workshop introduces the treatment strategy of Acceptance, Belief, Commitment, Discovery and Enjoying the outcome. MCA stresses the need for a double-vision: keep in mind the large picture and long-range life goals while working through immediate local issues. Thus, MCA employs both macro and micro counselling skills. The former address existential/spiritual issues confronting humanity and the core values/beliefs needed for survival and thriving, while the latter address cognitive-behavioural skills needed for resolving specific situational difficulties. From the perspective of MCA, the main problem of addiction is not the drug, but the person. Therefore, the treatment goals include not only recovery from addiction but also restoration to the fullness of life.

The recovery process needs to move beyond healing of addiction and brokenness to personal transformation and full integration into society. Abstinence should not the treatment goal but the byproduct of restoration to wholeness. MCA facilitates clients’ quest for meaning and discovery of life purpose and prepares clients’ re-entry and re-integration into society. Adopting a holistic approach, MCA advocates the need for developing a healing community, which addresses clients’ needs of psychosocial integration and provides a safe environment for the personal quest for meaning. MCA also employs the concept of the “wounded healer” as a source of healing. This workshop introduces and demonstrates strategies and skills that can enhance the efficacy of mainstream treatments by aligning present goals with a larger meaning or higher purpose.

Education objectives:

Attendees will learn

1. The three Rs of addiction treatment

2. The new ABCDE paradigm of psychotherapy and addiction counselling

3. The differences between macro and micro counselling skills

4. The need for a healing community to facilitate restoration to wholeness

5. The principles of the wounded healer

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