Self and Society Volume 34 Issue 5

The following lists the contents of Self and Society, Volume 34 Issue 5.
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Editorial:
Author: Maxine Linnell
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Addiction:
Using Imagery with Substance Misusers
Author: Val Thomas
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‘I Can't Get no Satisfaction’
Author: Jane Barclay
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Abstract:

I settle down to write this piece with a strong cup of black coffee at my side—wondering with wry humour how much this simple action is about choice, habit, addiction…


Alcoholics Anonymous and Addiction—A Potted History, Some Personal Observations, The Twelve Steps and Some Myths
Author: Anton Smith
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Abstract:

The motivation to write this is a result of being both an AA member and having trained and currently being involved in the counselling and Psychology Fields. I've experienced a sufficient number of misconceptions about what AA and addiction are and what AA does and how it does it that I was delighted to be offered this opportunity to give my own personal experience.


When I've had just one more cigarette: helping people to give up smoking.
Author: Maxine Linnell
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Men and the Fear of the Feminine
Author: Werner Kierski
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Abstract:

In my work with men (and in my process of self-discovery) I have often experienced feelings that I found hard to put into words. As my understanding of these experiences became dearer I was able to see that I was dealing with the male fear of the feminine. I discovered that men are strongly affected by the fear of the feminine and that this fear is an intense mechanism that helps to avoid feelings, which are not sanctioned to be masculine. Within this masculine value-system, non-masculine experiences are regarded as feminine.


Humanistic Therapy Contracts—Good for Clients and Therapists?
Author: Patti Owens
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Article:
The Regular COLUMN
Author: Julian Nangle
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Shelf Life
Author: Nick Duffell
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AHP(B) Chair's Page
Author: Tony Morris
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Book Review:
Reviews
Authors: Andrew Forrester, Jenny Sutherland, Geoff Lamb
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Letter:
Letters
Author: Jane Barclay
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