Today we had Dr. Andrea
Cicogni, a Psychiatrist, come to speak with us about mental heath services in
Italy. Dr. Cicogni shared his experience about working with domestic violence,
mental illness, and involuntary hospitalization. He also spoke about
incorporating creative therapies, such as art, music, books, and movies, into
the therapeutic process since the 1980s. As a leader in the mental health
field, Dr. Cicogni discussed the importance of working together in
interdisciplinary teams with Psychiatrists, Counselors, Social Workers, and
others in order to improve the lives of their clients/patients. Next week, Dr. Cicogni
invited the group to visit a psychiatric hospital and speak with other Italian
mental health professionals.
After Dr. Cicogni’s lecture,
we had an opportunity to learn about organic farming from Giordano. We spent
time out in the garden at Casa Cares and watched two documentaries about
healthy eating and lifestyle.
After an amazing lunch, we
walked to an olive press, winery, and church within a few kilometers of Casa
Cares. The walk was beautiful, and we even ran into a wild Peacock along the
way! - Dr. Michel
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