title: A companion therapy program.
abstract: Through a local community mental health clinic, and with the help of a participating university, volunteers are recruited to work with children from broken or unstable home situations. These "Companions" see the children once a week on a one-to-one basis for recreational activities. Regular clinic contact is maintained with both the Companion and parents, and the program has become accepted as a part of the clinic's total treatment program. Qualitative impression of results is presented along with some plans for quantification.
authors.affiliation: Larimer County Mental Health Clinic in Fort Collins, Colo.
authors.forename: N B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Patterson
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Patterson