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What is the focus of therapeutic modalities?
What is the focus of therapeutic modalities?
How are therapeutic modalities structured?
How are therapeutic modalities structured?
What reputation have therapeutic modalities gained?
What reputation have therapeutic modalities gained?
In which type of settings have residential units been superseded by day units?
In which type of settings have residential units been superseded by day units?
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What type of clients benefit from therapeutic modalities?
What type of clients benefit from therapeutic modalities?
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How do therapeutic modalities operate regarding rules and norms?
How do therapeutic modalities operate regarding rules and norms?
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What term did Thomas Main coin in his 1946 paper?
What term did Thomas Main coin in his 1946 paper?
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What is the central philosophy of therapeutic modalities?
What is the central philosophy of therapeutic modalities?
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What role do clients play in the therapeutic modalities approach?
What role do clients play in the therapeutic modalities approach?
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Which practice did therapeutic modalities aim to avoid in psychiatric establishments?
Which practice did therapeutic modalities aim to avoid in psychiatric establishments?
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What did therapeutic modalities sometimes limit in favor of group-based therapies?
What did therapeutic modalities sometimes limit in favor of group-based therapies?
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What is one of the benefits of using starter groups in preparation for entry into therapeutic modalities?
What is one of the benefits of using starter groups in preparation for entry into therapeutic modalities?
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Study Notes
Therapeutic Modalities
- A participative, group-based approach to long-term mental illness, personality disorders, and drug addiction
- Typically involves a residential or day unit setting, where clients and therapists live/work together
- Based on milieu modalities principles, incorporating group psychotherapy and practical activities
Principles and Structure
- Operates like a functional family with a hierarchical structure of older and younger members
- Each member has a defined role and responsibilities for sustaining the therapeutic environment
- Sets of rules and norms that members commit to live by and uphold upon entry
- Members play a dual role of client and therapist, receiving help and providing support to others
Origin and Development
- The term "Therapeutic Modalities" was coined by Thomas Main in 1946
- Developed by Maxwell Jones, Ronald David Laing, David Cooper, and Joshua Bierer, among others
- Influenced by socio-political changes and critiques of the existing mental health system after World War II
Philosophy and Goals
- Aims to create a more democratic, user-led form of therapeutic environment
- Clients are active participants in their own and each other's mental health treatment
- Shared responsibility for daily running of the therapy among clients and staff
- Focus on group-based therapies, with some limitations on medication
Evolution and Adaptation
- Original therapeutic modalities have been adapted to meet the needs of different client populations
- Some models have shifted from traditional inpatient settings to day units or online platforms
- The use of starter groups and informal networks has improved retention rates and cost-effectiveness
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Description
Explore the concepts and principles of therapeutic modalities used in long-term mental illness, personality disorders, and drug addiction. Learn about group-based approaches, group psychotherapy, and practical activities involved in these modalities.
