Prison-born foundation growing gains national notice
The Asklepieion Foundation, started in 1972 after volunteers worked with Marion Federal Prison inmates in 1969 70, expands from eight to 15 staff and opens branches in eight states. Carbondale hosts the national headquarters teaching transactional analysis developed by Eric Berne. A CBS 60 Minutes crew and Mike Wallace visited the Marion site as the program gains attention.
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Asklepieion TA program aids prison inmates in Marion
The Asklepieion Foundation led by Joe Vinovich promotes TA therapy at Marion Federal Penitentiary using three ego states parent adult child to build autonomous integrated decision making. Programs include TA 101 workshops eight to twelve person groups and problem solving sessions with annual fees and charity funds for inmates pursuing careers. The Carbondale branch also trains Arkansas corrections staff as part of a broader therapeutic community effort.
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