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TOCH LIBRARY

Most of the books in Hans Toch’s library are heavily marked up. This makes them worthless monetarily, but a treasure to see what he considered significant in the many classics in his library. Many are written by his former students.

MENTAL PATIENTS IN TOWN LIFE GEEL --EUROPE'S FIRST THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY

MAY CONTAIN MARKUP

EUGEEN ROOSENS. Foreword by JOHN G. KENNEDY. Preface by HARRY L. SHAPIRO

In this captivating book, delve into the origins of Europe's first therapeutic community in the town of Geel. A pioneering system that embraced individuals struggling with mental health challenges, the town of Geel offered a unique approach that revolutionized traditional perceptions of mental illness. Through meticulous research and poignant narratives, uncover the inspiring stories of both patients and the community that welcomed them with open arms. Mental Patients in Town Life Geel sheds light on a little-known yet transformative chapter in the history of mental health care, showcasing the power of compassion, inclusion, and community support in fostering healing and acceptance.

Beverly Hills. London. Volume 90. SAGE LIBRARY OF SOCIAL RESEARCH. SAGE PUBLICATIONS. 1979. 194p

Mental HealthRead-Me.OrgMental Health, mental health care, psychiatry, social inclusion, community