Graduate Program

School Psychology

Degree Name

Specialist in School Psychology

Semester of Degree Completion

1993

Thesis Director

Linda Leal

Thesis Committee Member

Unknown

Thesis Committee Member

Unknown

Abstract

Alcoholics are not the only persons in the family affected by alcoholism. It has been estimated that four to six out of every twenty-five children in any given classroom are children from alcoholic homes. Children often learn dysfunctional patterns of behavior in a home affected by alcoholism. A smaller number of children have also been found to learn patterns of behavior that make them resilient and appear to protect them from psychological damage.

Counseling can help children of alcoholics who need help in dealing with their alcoholic homes. This type of intervention helps children vent and explore feelings, share experiences with others, learn new behaviors and coping skills, and build self-esteem. Several studies have been completed regarding group counseling which stem from an alcohol education curriculum. The studies have found that children of alcoholics can be identified and moved into group counseling most easily by using an alcohol education curriculum in the school setting. Positive outcomes have been found in several studies though more research needs to be completed in this area.

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