Abstract
This article describes a small residential therapeutic community in England that uses a reparenting approach. It outlines seven elements that seem important in enabling the community to work responsibly and effectively with seriously disturbed clients.
Additional information
Notes on contributors
Jenny Robinson
Jenny Robinson, B.A., is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (clinical) and Project Manager of the Trident Housing Association Therapeutic (THAT) Community. She both lives and works in the community's home, which is at 32 Grove Avenue, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9RY, United Kingdom. Her telephone number is (0)121-449 2204. One reviewer expressed frustration that Jenny did not give a more complete picture of the therapeutic community and sent her, via the editor, an excellent list of basic questions to address. Jenny would be interested in doing so, but would have to write what would amount to a second paper. If the reviewer, or anyone else who wants further information about THAT Community, cares to contact her, she would be glad to provide more details as well as reprints of this article.