Title page for ETD etd-04302008-080156

Document Type

Master's Dissertation

Author

Frick, Denise

frick.denise@gmail.com

URN

etd-04302008-080156

Document Title

Chess as a therapeutic medium in a substance abuse rehabilitation centre : a narrative study

Degree

MA (Counselling Psychology)

Department

Psychology

Supervisor

Advisor Name	Title
Dr L H Human	Supervisor

Keywords

narrative practice
exercise psychology
chess
therapeutic activity programme
sport psychology
substance abuse rehabilitation centre
counselling psychology
psychoanalysis
experience
therapeutic programme

Date

2007-09-05

Availability

unrestricted

Abstract

This research project is a narrative study on the use of chess as a therapeutic medium in a substance abuse rehabilitation centre. Stabilis Treatment Centre served as the rehabilitation centre where the data was collected and the therapeutic sessions conducted.
In this research report I introduced Stabilis Treatment Centre by exploring and providing an overview of their existing programmes. I have stated the research problem and the subsequent research question and goals. A literature review is included where information with regards to drug abuse, exercise psychology and the use of chess in various contexts is provided. The research methodology is examined and narrative practice is introduced and explored.
The three participants in this research project are introduced and their experiences of playing chess are explored and extended to their experiences of life and relevant situations. This process is documented in letter format where I as researcher wrote letters to each participant reflecting on their experiences of using chess to narrate their personal narratives.
This research project concludes where I summarize the results of this study as well as providing recommendations for future studies.
© University of Pretoria 2006
E805 AG

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