Addictions Counselors' Credibility: The Impact of Interactional Style, Recovery Status, and Nonverbal Behavior

The impact of addictions counselors' interactional style (confrontational vs. motivational), recovery status (recovering vs. nonrecovering), and nonverbal behavior (facilitative vs. neutral) on 116 clients' perceptions of addictions counselor credibility was examined in a fully crossed fac...

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Published in:Journal of addictions & offender counseling 2004-10, Vol.25 (1), p.43-57
Main Authors: Toriello, Paul J., Strohmer, Douglas C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Addictive Behavior
Alcoholism
Behavior
Behavior Change
Counseling Techniques
Counselor Client Relationship
Counselor client relationships
Counselors
Credibility
Motivation
Nonverbal Communication
Rehabilitation of criminals
Resistance (Psychology)
Substance Abuse
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Summary:The impact of addictions counselors' interactional style (confrontational vs. motivational), recovery status (recovering vs. nonrecovering), and nonverbal behavior (facilitative vs. neutral) on 116 clients' perceptions of addictions counselor credibility was examined in a fully crossed factorial design. Significant results were found, and implications are discussed.
ISSN:1055-3835
2161-1874
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-1874.2004.tb00192.x