An economic development authority may sponsor a street fair or other community events. An economic development authority may seek to revitalize an area by encouraging the construction of new commercial spaces.
Therapeutic Alliance. THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE. Therapeutic alliance refers to the mutual collaboration established between a psychoanalyst and a patient to overcome the neurotic or psychotic resistance that blocks change and the healing process.
therapeutic community (TC) (in mental health) a treatment facility in which the entire milieu is part of the treatment. The physical environment, the other clients, the staff, and the policies of the facility influence the function of the individual in the activities of daily living in the community. The concept of a therapeutic community is integral to milieu therapy.