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  • Social Work
  • Therapeutic Interventions

Background:

  • Amicatherapy is a novel intervention utilizing lay volunteers.
  • It differs from psychotherapy in rationale and practice.
  • It is categorized as a milieu therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and define amicatherapy.
  • To present data from a pilot project.
  • To establish the foundation for amicatherapy's formulation.

Main Methods:

  • Involved college student volunteers.
  • Focused on relationships with troubled children.
  • Operated under professional guidance and supervision.

Main Results:

  • Pilot project data was collected and analyzed.
  • The formulation of amicatherapy was based on these findings.
  • Effectiveness of volunteer-led friendships was explored.

Conclusions:

  • Amicatherapy offers a unique therapeutic approach.
  • Volunteer-led interventions can be a valuable component of mental health care.
  • Further research into milieu therapies like amicatherapy is warranted.