Lesk a bída psychoterapie zakleté ve zdravotnictví
The brilliance and misery of psychotherapy enshrined in healthcare

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the challenges and developments in the field of psychotherapy within the Czech healthcare system. The author, a seasoned psychologist and psychotherapist, reflects on his career and the evolving legal and professional landscape of psychotherapy. He highlights the recent proposal for a law on psychological and psychotherapeutic services and changes in the approval of psychotherapeutic training for healthcare. The author criticizes the three-tier model of psychotherapeutic care, arguing that it overlooks the specific needs of child psychotherapy. He also questions the adequacy of current training programs and the segregation between healthcare and non-healthcare psychotherapists. The article underscores the need for a unified and coherent approach to psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of specialized training for those working with children. The author calls for clear legal definitions and standards for psychotherapy practice to ensure quality care.

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