Karuna Counseling Oral History Project

Collection

Identifier: W166

Staff Only

Scope and Contents of the Project

The Karuna Counseling Oral History Project consists of 15 oral history interviews.

Dates

2014-2018

Creator

Schroeder, Ilene Anita, 1947- (Interviewer, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

See individual interview for any access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the Worldwide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original. All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Historical Note

Karuna Counseling began in 1974 and may well be one of the oldest counseling collectives in the United States. The initial mission was to provide high quality, compassionate care for women. Over the years it has grown, developed and expanded in focus. Karuna provides counseling services to men, women, adolescents, families, couples, businesses, and organizations in the Atlanta, Ga area.

Extent

15 Item(s) (15 oral history interviews)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

Established in 1974, the original mission of Karuna Counseling was to provide high quality, compassionate care for women. Over the years the practice has grown, developed and expanded its focus, and it now provides holistic psychotherapy services to men, women, adolescents, families, couples, businesses, and organizations in the Atlanta, Ga. area. The Karuna Counseling Oral History Project aims to document the history of the counseling practice through peer interviews with its therapists.