Therapeutic community
Therapeutic Community
A Therapeutic Community (pronounced: thair-uh-PYOO-tik kuh-MYOO-ni-tee) is a form of long-term residential treatment for individuals with chronic substance use disorders or other mental health conditions. The term originated in the mid-20th century and is often associated with the work of George De Leon, a prominent psychologist and researcher in the field of addiction treatment.
Etymology
The term "Therapeutic Community" is derived from the Greek word "therapeia" meaning "healing" and the Latin word "communitas" meaning "community". It reflects the approach's emphasis on the community as a key agent of change.
Definition
A Therapeutic Community is a group-based intervention in a residential setting which helps individuals with substance use disorders or mental health conditions. It uses the community, including other residents, staff, and the social context, as active components of treatment. Therapeutic Communities focus on the whole person and overall lifestyle changes, not simply abstinence from drug use or symptom reduction.
Related Terms
- Residential Treatment: A program that provides therapy for substance abuse, mental illness, or other behavioral problems in a residential setting.
- Substance Use Disorder: A medical condition characterized by an unhealthy pattern of substance use leading to significant impairment or distress.
- Mental Health Condition: A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
- Addiction Treatment: The process of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and street drugs.
See Also
- George De Leon
- Residential Treatment
- Substance Use Disorder
- Mental Health Condition
- Addiction Treatment
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Therapeutic community
- Wikipedia's article - Therapeutic community
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