Attitudinal Differences Affecting Participation in Group Counseling in Outpatient Drug Treatment Centers

Abstract

Despite the fact that group counseling is emphasized in most drug treatment programs, client resistance to participation in groups is a common problem. Attitudinal differences between inner-city drug treatment clients and a graduate student sample were investigated as a possible factor contributing to resistance. Drug treatment clients were found to have less experience with counseling and therapy, and less understanding of the nature and purpose of the process.