Holistic transformation program: A descriptive study of Christian Zheng Sheng Association.

摘要

This study employed a qualitative research method to discover and describe (1) the attributes and dimensions of the holistic transformation program within Christian Zheng Sheng Association, a Christian drug rehabilitation program based in Hong Kong and (2) the perceptions of the residents towards the core values embodied in these attributes. It revealed how spiritual life (Christian principles and directions for life), community life, work/laboring and schooling, and the four emphases highlighted by Jacob Lam (the CEO) contributed to the transformation and worldview shift of its residents. These four emphases interweaved through the holistic interactive relationship between the staff and the residents (i.e., in a holistic interactive therapeutic community). An overall positive response of the interviewees showed the effectiveness of this program and illustrated how vital the staff resident relationship was in helping the residents to change.