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These four photographs show some of the Activity Therapy provided for the treatment of patients. The Menninger Clinic philosophy of treatment was the bio-psycho-social approach. This philosophy of treatment integrated medical, psychodynamic, developmental, and family systems to treat the total health of patients.

Date: 1980

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Activity Therapy at Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas - Kansas University Students Sherri Spanier and Roxanne Weiss learn the intricacies of the loom in Rosenberry Building from activities therapists Harriett Curry and Peter Stern.Activity Therapy at Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas - Physical therapy and movement are important for mental health.Activity Therapy at Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas - John Tarlton, art therapist, prepares clay for sculptures.Activity Therapy at Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas - Clay art therapy being done at the clinic.

Activity Therapy at Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas - Kansas University Students Sherri Spanier and Roxanne Weiss learn the intricacies of the loom in Rosenberry Building from activities therapists Harriett Curry and Peter Stern.

Item Number: 223440
Call Number: Menninger Foundation Photographic Collection, box 15, #4
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 223440

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