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Developing a standard for youth modified therapeutic communities
This study explored the applicability of the Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association (ATCA) Standard to Australian youth-specific Modified Therapeutic Communities (MTCs). An Interpretive Guide for Youth Modified Therapeutic Communities (MTCs) and Residential Rehabilitation (RR) Services was developed and a pilot trial conducted with three Australian youth MTC services. Design/methodology/approach Using a mixed-methods design, this study included three components: (1) A consultation process with residential youth MTCs (N = 15), which informed the development of the ATCA Standard Interpretive Guide for Youth MT...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - July 26, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Social Networks and Recovery (SONAR): characteristics of a longitudinal outcome study in five therapeutic communities in Australia
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/3" > Volume 37, Issue 3 < /a > , September 2016. Purpose Community as method aims to bring about sustainable changes in identity that support 'right living'. This is compatible with the literature on addiction recovery which has shown that identity change is central to this process. While much of the earlier literature focused primarily on an individual analysis of change, there is a growing body of research showing the important contribution that social networks, social group membershi...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - July 26, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Measuring outcomes for TC clients: Higher Ground Drug Rehabilitation Trust
This study demonstrates the value, and practical challenges, of collecting high quality outcome data in a therapeutic community (TC) setting. Originality/value Findings suggest Higher Ground clients who complete the TC program and engage in aftercare experience recovery. The study demonstrates the value, and practical challenges, of collecting high quality outcome data in a TC setting. (Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities)
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - July 26, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Length of stay as a predictor of reliable change in psychological recovery and well being following residential substance abuse treatment
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/3" > Volume 37, Issue 3 < /a > , September 2016. Purpose Longer length of stay (LOS) in residential drug and alcohol treatment has been associated with more favourable outcomes, but the optimal duration has yet to be determined for reliable change indices. Optimal durations are likely a function of participant and problem characteristics. The current study aims to determine whether LOS in a residential therapeutic drug and alcohol treatment community independently predicts reliable chan...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - July 26, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Editorial
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/3" > Volume 37, Issue 3 < /a > , September 2016. (Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities)
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - July 26, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

An exploration of clients ’ experiences of group therapy
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/2" > Volume 37, Issue 2 < /a > , Page 101-108, June 2016. Purpose – Much previous research has explored the impact of group work on the therapist. The purpose of this paper is to examine how group members tolerate the powerful material discussed in groups in a prison-based therapeutic community. The authors briefly describe the regime at HMP Grendon and previous research into the impact of group work on therapists. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative approach using a focus ...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - May 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Outcomes of therapeutic community treatment for personality disorder
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/2" > Volume 37, Issue 2 < /a > , Page 84-100, June 2016. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review quantitative research since 1999 evaluating the effectiveness of democratic therapeutic community (DTC) treatment for individuals with personality disorders (PD) with reference to interpersonal and offending risk outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic search resulted in the review of ten studies. All of the studies investigated DTCs treating PD in community, inpat...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - May 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Sanctuary in a residential treatment center: creating a therapeutic community of hope countering violence
This study used focus groups with residents and staff that allowed them to influence the research and its processes. The residents expressed their views about the experience of being placed outside of their homes and of living in a therapeutic community within the Sanctuary Network. Staff spoke of aspects of working in a trauma-informed milieu and its effect on clients, colleagues, and the organization as a whole. (Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities)
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - May 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Transient therapeutic communities: the “living-learning experience” trainings
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/2" > Volume 37, Issue 2 < /a > , Page 57-68, June 2016. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe transient therapeutic communities (TCs) and their value for training. Design/methodology/approach – This is a descriptive account which includes the findings of two field study evaluations, and direct participant feedback. It is an exploration of th e application of TC and group analytic theory to transient TCs. Findings – The transient TC format is an excellent training ...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - May 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Group attachment through art practice: a phenomenological analysis of being seen and showing
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/2" > Volume 37, Issue 2 < /a > , Page 45-56, June 2016. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of a social art practice and group attachment in the life of a mental health service user with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Design/methodology/approach – Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used as a means by whic h to explore interview data and bring to bear theories of attachment and psychosocial theories of the creative process. Finding...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - May 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

An exploration of clients ’ experiences of group therapy
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/2" > Volume 37, Issue 2 < /a > , Page 101-108, June 2016. Purpose – Much previous research has explored the impact of group work on the therapist. The purpose of this paper is to examine how group members tolerate the powerful material discussed in groups in a prison-based therapeutic community. The authors briefly describe the regime at HMP Grendon and previous research into the impact of group work on therapists. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative approach using a fo...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - May 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Outcomes of therapeutic community treatment for personality disorder
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/2" > Volume 37, Issue 2 < /a > , Page 84-100, June 2016. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review quantitative research since 1999 evaluating the effectiveness of democratic therapeutic community (DTC) treatment for individuals with personality disorders (PD) with reference to interpersonal and offending risk outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic search resulted in the review of ten studies. All of the studies investigated DTCs treating PD in community, i...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - May 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Transient therapeutic communities: the “living-learning experience” trainings
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/2" > Volume 37, Issue 2 < /a > , Page 57-68, June 2016. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe transient therapeutic communities (TCs) and their value for training. Design/methodology/approach – This is a descriptive account which includes the findings of two field study evaluations, and direct participant feedback. It is an exploration of th e application of TC and group analytic theory to transient TCs. Findings – The transient TC format is an excellent train...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - May 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Group attachment through art practice: a phenomenological analysis of being seen and showing
Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, < a href="http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/tc/37/2" > Volume 37, Issue 2 < /a > , Page 45-56, June 2016. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of a social art practice and group attachment in the life of a mental health service user with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Design/methodology/approach – Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used as a means by whic h to explore interview data and bring to bear theories of attachment and psychosocial theories of the creative process. Fin...
Source: Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities - May 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research