E-ISSN : 2733-4538
The purpose of this study was to test the development and effectiveness of self-love program for alcohol dependent. Three groups participated in this study, consisting of a total of 27 people with a treatment group of 19 and a alcohol control group of 8. Treatment group participated in a total of 8 sessions. Self-love program was composed of self-exploration, positive thought and behavior, planning for enhancing self-worth. All group was assessed during the pre and post periods of the program in order to verify the effectiveness of the self-love program. The results showed that the self-love program was effective in reducing alcohol dependent's depression and enhancing thought of abstinence. Finally, the limitations and the suggestions of this study were discussed.