Towards psychotherapy-oriented community psychiatry – 30 years of experiences in Kraków. Pro memoriam Professor Antoni Kępiński
Journal Title: Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy - Year 2011, Vol 13, Issue 1
Abstract
Summary: The author describes a treatment and rehabilitation programme integrating persons suffering from schizophrenia and their families into Kraków life, which was inspired by the thought of Antoni Kępiński for more than 30 years. The essence of this programme, described as “Live, treat oneself, reside and work in the local community”, is the psychotherapeutic approach implemented in a community context. It has been recognized and in 2007 was awarded the Pro Publico Bono prize for best citizenry work.
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Andrzej Cechnicki
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