Describes an invasion of the therapeutic ethos into various professions and organizations in Great Britain, noting that it is particularly striking in relation to British religious institutions. Looks at the politicization of emotion, discussing the role of therapeutic intervention and therapeutic policies in British life. Suggests that…

Interviews conducted with 30 teachers of hospitalized children in Britain, and observations of children in British and American hospitals showed that in addition to teaching roles, teachers served as liaison with children's home schools. Provision of a teacher seemed to be therapeutic; children without a teacher appeared bored and restless. (JDD)

Discusses supervision and counseling of people with AIDS. Addresses the impact upon the client and the counselor against the background of stigmatization. Conflicts and losses arising at different stages are explored. Discusses implications for the need for supervision to facilitate changes necessary to cope with clients' and counselors' feelings…

A follow-up study was conducted of 87 former residents of a British school for maladjusted students. The study showed that those students who were not rejected by the therapeutic community and who received the support of parents and others were likely to be effective in adjusting to life outside the therapeutic community. (JDD)