Characteristics of Nonprofessionals Serving as Primary Therapists for Acute Schizophrenics

Loren R. Mosher, Ann Reifman, and Alma MennAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: Psychiatric Services

Volume 24, Number 6

https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.24.6.391

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At Soteria House in California, a research study is being conducted to test the effectiveness of treating schizophrenic patients by guiding them through their psychotic experiences, rather than repressing the behavior. Serving as guides are relatively young, inexperienced nonprofessionals who have been selected for their ability to accept the validity of the patient's experience in a reassuring, nonintrusive way. Psychological characteristics of the personnel were studied through data from tests, interviews, and autobiographies.

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Psychiatric Services

Volume 24 • Number 6 • June 1973

Pages: 391 - 396

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Published in print: June 1973

Published online: 7 October 2014

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Loren R. Mosher

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Ann Reifman

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Alma Menn

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Center for Studies of Schizophrenia National Institute of Mental Health Rockville, Maryland

Mental Research Institute Palo Alto, California

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Characteristics of Nonprofessionals Serving as Primary Therapists for Acute Schizophrenics

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