Ethnocentrism and beyond: Letters between a family therapist and an advocate of alcoholics anonymous |
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Authors: | Fred P. Piercy PhD |
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Affiliation: | (1) Family Research Institute, Purdue University, 525 Russell Street, 47907 West Lafayette, IN |
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Abstract: | Both family therapists and advocates of 12-step programs are vulnerable to ethnocentrism, a one-way zeal that can inhibit collaboration and make it difficult to appreciate other ways to help individuals with drug and alcohol problems. Included is a series of letters between a family therapist and an advocate of Alcoholics Anonymous which illustrates the problems inherent in such ethnocentrism. An alternative position is also discussed which involves professional collaboration and an appreciation of the strengths of both traditions.Fred P. Piercy, PhD, is professor of family therapy and director of training and research in the family therapy doctoral program, Department of Child Development and Family Studies, at Purdue University.The letter writer's name and identifying information have been changed to protect his identity. This paper is not about Jim but about certain issues his letters raise for all of us. |
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