Abstract
This paper presents the results of focus group interviews with 42 people with a psychiatric or addiction history who work in eight different green care farms in the Netherlands. Undertaking farming activities helps participants feel useful and healthier and they develop more self-esteem, self-respect and responsibility. Working on a green care farm can contribute more structure and discipline to the lives of participants, which can create the foundation for new activities or (voluntary) work elsewhere.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 310-322 |
| Journal | Therapeutic communities : the international journal for therapeutic and supportive organizations |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Addiction care
- Focus group interviews
- Green care farms
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation
- Therepeutic community
