The Therapeutic Community, Volume II: Community as a Method
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George De Leon, PhD
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The Therapeutic Community, Volume II: Community as a Method

George De Leon, the leading authority today on Therapeutic Communities, provides an in-depth look at the history and core principles of Therapeutic Communities. Video Length: 44m
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Overview

De Leon explains how a therapeutic community uses its social environment to change individuals’ behaviors, lifestyles and identities. The community is the method itself: constant participation, evaluation, feedback and reinforcement of personal responsibility are core components of daily life.

This video is part of a 3-video series, The Therapeutic Community Training Series. The videos in this series includes:

  • The Therapeutic Community, Volume I: The Therapeutic Community Perspective
  • The Therapeutic Community, Volume II: Community as a Method
  • The Therapeutic Community, Volume III: Components of a Generic Therapeutic Community

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George De Leon, PhD
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George De Leon, PhD

George De Leon, PhD is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of substance abuse and a leading authority on research in Therapeutic Communities. He is the founder of the Center for Therapeutic Research (CTCR) at National Development and Research Institutes, Inc. (NDRI), and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York University. He provides training in Therapeutic Community practice to mental health care professionals in treatment programs, and is the author of the book, The Therapeutic Community: Theory, Model and Method.

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