Psychoanalytical approach in the therapeutic community

Journal Title: Psychoterapia - Year 2010, Vol 153, Issue 2

Abstract

The paper describes some characteristics of psychoanalytical approach to the treatment based on ideas of therapeutic community. A short history of therapeutic community concept has been summarized to illustrate an importance of bringing every day conflicts, responsibilities and activities into in-patient setting. A brief clinical example from the Cassel Hospital illustrates a psychoanalytical way of treating the patients within therapeutic community. The necessity of cooperation with hospital’s environment has been stressed in conclusion.

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Wojciech Hańbowski

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Wojciech Hańbowski (2010). Psychoanalytical approach in the therapeutic community. Psychoterapia, 153(2), 49-54. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-129271