An Introduction to Therapeutic Communities

An Introduction to Therapeutic Communities
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 206
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ISBN-10 : 1853026034
ISBN-13 : 9781853026034
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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Therapeutic Communities by : David Kennard

Download or read book An Introduction to Therapeutic Communities written by David Kennard and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kennard (The Retreat, York and the Tuke Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling) discusses the historical context and benefits of therapeutic communities as well as their day-to-day operation. Topics include therapeutic communities for drug abusers, the mentally ill, and people with severe personality disorders; anti-psychiatry and alternative asylum; the future of therapeutic communities; and working in a therapeutic community. The final section lists professional organizations and therapeutic communities in the UK and in other parts of the world. Distributed by Taylor and Francis. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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