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Article: Humanistic wellness services for community mental health providers.
- Article from:
- Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development
- Article date:
- September 22, 2007
- Author:
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The author examines the unique ability of mental health providers to offer humanistic services in a highly competitive atmosphere by using a wellness approach. J. E. Myers and T. J. Sweeney's (2005) 5 second-order factors are offered as a conceptual model. Therapeutic techniques and humanizing benefits for individuals, families, and communities are provided.
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A young woman recently asked if she could discuss with me her experiences at a local mental health clinic. She was not displeased with the work of her counselors or the provider organization and thought that she had made some progress, but she still felt as though something was missing ...