Do I matter?
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities
ISSN: 0964-1866
Article publication date: 8 April 2014
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to consider whether a common process linking seemingly disparate phenomena could explain how men from a low-secure unit (LSU) could stabilise, progress and return to their community.
Design/methodology/approach
Reflective practice and a re-consideration of an LSU unknowingly operating as a therapeutic community.
Findings
The Hawthorne Effect, social psychiatry and Bowman LSU share a common humanity whereby people matter. As a result, LSU's can offer more than containment.
Originality/value
Therapeutic community principles can function in LSU's.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
Bowman Unit's effectiveness was made possible by the commitment and compassion of the staff under the leadership of Michaela Burt. Thanks are also extended to Heather Dryburgh for typing.
Citation
Little, J. (2014), "Do I matter?", Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, Vol. 35 No. 1, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/TC-03-2013-0004
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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