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775 707 004

Department of Addiction Treatment

Our department offers outpatient help, counselling and treatment to people at risk of addiction to alcohol, drugs, pathological gambling and gambling.

We see addiction as the "tip of the iceberg"; it is usually not just a problem with a particular addictive substance. Thus, to address the problem situation, it is important to see the relational context of the client's life. The client's willingness to take responsibility for their life story and way of life is essential for success.

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Who we help:

  • Clients aged 18 and over.
  • People who are at risk of addiction to alcohol, drugs or pathological gambling.
  • People who are not satisfied with their current lifestyle and are willing to make a change in their lives.
  • Partners, parents or relatives of addicted people (those not in the care of DPS).

Alena Kocourková

/ Art therapist

She graduated from the Secondary School of Pedagogy, specialising in art education and psychology. She further expanded her education by taking a course in art therapy and artefiletics with Mirek Huptych, a basic course in psychiatry, and a course in fractal drawing. She is currently studying psychology at university and regularly takes part in further professional development. She is a member of the Czech Art Therapy Association.

Professionally, she has long been involved in art therapy and working with people with mental health conditions. She gained her experience primarily at the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital, but also in working with people with addictions. In her current practice, she focuses mainly on group art therapy with people with psychotic disorders.

She views artistic creation as a means of expressing and processing one’s own experiences and themes that are sometimes difficult to put into words. In her work, she emphasises respect for the individuality of each person, their potential and their own creative approach. She works under professional supervision.

 

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