Abstract
This article describes the use of ritual, metaphor, and other mythic devices to facilitate change in alcohol abusing clients. It is argued that the ultimate success of alcohol abuse counseling rests with the helper's ability to form an alliance with the client, an alliance similar in kind to the relationship that evolves between shamans and members of nomadic hunting and gathering societies. To this end, a shaman effect capable of aiding the assisted change process with alcohol abusing clients is defined and specific suggestions for its creation outlined.
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