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AbstractThis experimental study examined effectiveness of two group therapy models on chemically dependent women's perceptions of self-efficacy and personal control. Participants were randomly assigned to two therapeutic approaches (experiential or cognitive) or the control group. Experimental and c...

AbstractThis experimental study examined effectiveness of two group therapy models on chemically dependent women's perceptions of self-efficacy and personal control. Participants were randomly assigned to two therapeutic approaches (experiential or cognitive) or the control group. Experimental and control groups were pre- and posttested on self-efficacy and personal control. Significant differences were found for social self-efficacy, with the cognitive and experiential groups having higher scores than the control group. Changes from pre- to posttest in social self-efficacy were greatest for the cognitive group. This study indicated that additional brief therapeutic interventions beyond those generally offered in drug rehabilitation programs are modestly useful.