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  Geel
This Geel "lay milieu therapy," as it is sometimes called, although centuries old, is considered unique, enlightened, and revolutionary by many in today's scientific community.
Most patients at Geel change their legal residence to Geel no matter where they come from and chose to be buried in the local churchyard.
A Geel Research Project was therefore undertaken in 1966 in an effort to preserve, improve, and perhaps adapt it to other cultures.
www.users.cloud9.net /~recross/why-not/Geel.htm   (1283 words)

  
  Geel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Geel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp.
On January 1, 2005 Geel had a total population of 34,758.
Geel is also associated with the Irish Saint Dymphna and a colony for the mentally ill.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geel   (89 words)

  
 Geel (Municipality, Province of Antwerp, Belgium)
The municipality of Geel (35,186 inhabitants on 31 December 2005; 10,985 inhabitants) is located in the region of Kempen, 30 km east of Antwerp.
Geel is world-famous for the compassionate way the inhabitants of the town have been hosting mentally ill people for centuries, yielding to Geel the well-deserved nickname of Bamhartige Stede, Merciful Town.
The municipal flag of Geel is vertically divided in seven vertical stripes in turn yellow and red, with a white canton charged with three rows of three fl ermine spots each.
www.atlasgeo.net /fotw/flags/be-vangl.html   (620 words)

  
 Geel.html
Geel’s Public Psychiatric Hospital, the OPZ, supervises the family care system, and, in 1991 the OPZ gained autonomous status as a Flemish Public Institution subject to Belgian Hospital laws.
For most of Geel’s history, once a patient was established as a boarder, they remained in the home of their foster family for the rest of their lives.
Patients were sometimes brought to Geel in shackles or chains and there was a belief that once they were freed they would have more energy that would then be channeled into their work.
bms.brown.edu /HistoryofPsychiatry/Geel.html   (6387 words)

  
 A community mental health care legend: Whatever happened to Geel?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
At the end of 2000, Geel, with a population of approximately 33,000, housed 537 boarders in the homes of 435 care-taking families.
Geel has current value as a community case study, offering the opportunity to develop insights into how to assist those with SMI who may be particularly vulnerable to social factors.
For example, social acceptance of the mentally ill is at the core of Geel's legacy, thus attenuating the road block of a "mental illness stigma." Also, though the boarder population has been as high as 3,800, the town of Geel has never had extraordinary problems with violent behavior by their boarders.
apha.confex.com /apha/129am/techprogram/paper_28476.htm   (421 words)

  
 Geel, Belgium
The town of Geel is situated in the center of an agricultural region in Kempenland in the eastern part of the province of Antwerp.
This tradition is derived from the legend of St Dymphna or Dimpna, the patron saint of the possessed and insane.
With her confessor Gerebernus Dymphna sought refuge in Geel, but she was discovered by her father who, in a frenzy, is supposed to have decapitated her.
www.planetware.com /belgium/geel-b-a-geel.htm   (221 words)

  
 SparkNotes: The Power of One: Chapter Eleven
Geel Piet is even more excited, and dances in the background, which results in Smit punching him in the face.
Geel Piet explains that Doc is known as "Amasele" (the Frog) since he plays his piano during the night, and therefore Peekay-seen as Doc's boy-is the tadpole.
He admits that Geel Piet is "as ruthless as his oppressors." Chapter Eleven thus tackles the complex question of where morality resides in 1940s South Africa with brutal candor.
www.sparknotes.com /lit/power/section11.rhtml   (1083 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Geel (Benelux Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
It is famous for its large colony of mentally disabled persons, who live with private families rather than in institutions.
The tradition of the town centers on St. Dymphna, a 6th-century Irish virgin martyr at whose shrine demoniacs are said to have been cured.
Located in Geel are a 17th-century town hall and a 16th-century church.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/Geel.html   (160 words)

  
 CNN.com - Geel guilty of 'attempted bribery' - Dec 1, 2005
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Second division Geel will be relegated at the end of the season after the Belgian FA found the club guilty of attempting to bribe players.
"Geel will be relegated to the third division, with a six-point deficit at the start of the season.
Geel, who knocked Anderlecht out of the Belgian FA Cup a fortnight ago, are bottom of the second division after 12 games.
www.cnn.com /2005/SPORT/football/12/01/belgium.geel/index.html?section=cnn_latest   (385 words)

  
 Geel Public Library chooses Vubis Smart - Geac Library and information management software solutions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Geel chose Vubis Smart software for the re-automation of its library and entrusted Geac with the task of integrating Vubis Smart with systems (which have not yet been selected) for RFID, automation of loans, electronic payments and a PC reservations system.
The Geel library has clearly demonstrated its ambition to become one of the most technologically advanced libraries in the area.
Geel’s choice of Geac was justified for several reasons: Vubis Smart’s user-friendliness, Geac’s professionalism, its diversified experience with links to other systems (such as SIP/2) and its undeniable pursuit of library market trends.
www.library.geac.com /object/Geelnews2005_LIB.html   (240 words)

  
 Pharmaceutical Technology - Geel Janssen Pharmaceutica Pharmaceuticals Plant, Belgium
As of 2005 Janssen Pharmaceutica employed 4,751 staff in Beerse and Geel and Janssen Biotech had a total of 34 staff, while the company's co-ordination centre employed 35.
The Geel plant has been expanded a number of times since it was first opened to enhance its production capacity as it plays such a major role in the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical business.
The new Geel manufacturing facility focuses largely on the production of raw materials for pharmaceuticals, 70% of which are supplied directly to its parent company Johnson & Johnson.
www.pharmaceutical-technology.com /projects/geel   (819 words)

  
 Permanent Homes After Almost a Decade in Homeless Shelters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Geel Community Service, Inc. has provided counseling and services to mentally ill people in a dignified manner, maximizing their sense of self-worth and leading them on a path toward independence in their communities since 1976.
Geel's Supported Housing Program for highest functioning individuals with mental health issues and their families.
Geel's Clubhouse which offers services, such as prevocational training and social activities for mentally ill adults many who are current or former residents of Geel Community Services, Inc. residential programs.
www.nyc.gov /html/hpd/html/for-researchers/geel-opening2003-pr.html   (748 words)

  
 Reggae Geel 2006
Both artists were expertly backed by the musicians of the Artikal Crew from France, who also provided the riddims for the next artist on stage...
Tapper Zukie was in real good shape and it was obvious he was enjoying himself on stage while bringing a strong selection of his biggest hits, including "M.P.L.A", "Rockers", "She Want A Phensic", "Oh Lord" and "Tappa Roots" across the "Real Rock" riddim.
All in all this year's edition of Reggae Geel was great, providing its visitors memories for days.
www.reggae-vibes.com /concert/geel06/geel06.htm   (987 words)

  
 Geel honored for music achievements
Andrew J. Geel, grandson of Mary Bosse, of Gray, received an Outstanding Achievement Award at the New England Institute of Art's commencement exercises.
Geel was honored for his work on Naked Ear Records and for his Outstanding Service to the Music Business.
Geel is the son of Anne Bahr, of Bar Harbor, and of Dana Geel, of Franklin, ME.
graynews.maine.com /2004-05-21/honored.html   (148 words)

  
 Children's Progess Frequently Asked Questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The rest of the GEEL assesses psychophysics, academics (language arts, math and foundational science), cognitive attributes and social-emotional issues in students, kindergarten through Grade 2.
The GEEL enables and enhances the knowledge, efficiency and effectiveness of students, teachers, parents, guidance counselors, administrators, principals, and superintendents.
However, we recommend using the GEEL in the beginning of the school year in order to identify the baseline skill levels of your students.
www.childrensprogress.com /faq   (1099 words)

  
 Concert report : Reggae '99 Geel
Viewing the poster of Reggae Geel '99 driving forces behind this almost ever appealing and very enjoyable festival, Rigo Verwimp and Kris Eelen, didn't deviate from their policy to bring roots-oriented young up-and-coming talents alongside reggae legends in front of the Reggae Geel audience.
During this 21st edition of Reggae Geel the mainstage was reserved for Levi Roots, AbaKush, Twinkle Brothers, Harry Chapman, Yabby You and Frankie Paul (who replaced the previously announced Jahmali).
In so far as we can judge the festival was well-organized as ever and approximately 9000 reggae fans had a good time at Reggae Geel '99, thanks to the efforts of the promotors, the many volunteers and, of course, the reggae artists.
www.reggae-vibes.com /concert/geel99/geel99.htm   (1614 words)

  
 Tourism in Geel
The city of Geel, located in the south-eastern parts of the Flemish region known as De Kempen, is internationally renowned for its unique way of dealing with people who suffer from mental illness.
Because of this, Geel obtained its title of honour City of Charity.
Everywhere you turn, in churches, in art galleries or in the streets, you run in to her.
www.hotelverlooy.be /hv/public/en/content.asp?WebpageId=3   (305 words)

  
 Union Biometrica Contact - Directions to Geel, Belgium Office
Continue straight and at the second roundabout, turn to the left - direction Geel centre.
Continue to the Geel ringroad (R14), then turn right direction Mol, and follow the ringroad until the 3rd roundabout.
Turn to the left - direction Geel centre.
www.unionbio.com /contact/geeldirections.html   (256 words)

  
 JACOB GEEL - LoveToKnow Article on JACOB GEEL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Geel materially contributed to the development of classical studies in Holland.
He was the author of editions of Theocritus (1820), of the Vatican fragments of Polybius (1829), of the OMiu7ra~c6s of Dio Chrysostom (1840) and of numerous essays in the Rlzeinisc/ies Museum and Bibliotheca critica nova, of which he was one of tke founders.
To properly cite this JACOB GEEL article in your work, copy the complete reference below:
www.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GE/GEEL_JACOB.htm   (137 words)

  
 Re: Bas van Geel, a Figment of the Imagination?//Re: PS-S.W.Care?
Re: Bas van Geel, a Figment of the Imagination?//Re: PS-S.W.Care?
The flowers were unnaturally frozen with the pollon still inside the unopened flowers (indicating `fossilization through freezing' before summer I guess).
In > it, he cites van Geel and two other Dutch scientists as > having identified floral remains that point to a dry, grassy > steppe environment.
www.zetatalk.com /usenet/use90104.htm   (703 words)

  
 BP in Geel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
It is spread over the three municipalities: Geel, Laakdal and Meerhout, more specifically, the boroughs of Oosterlo, Punt, Stelen, Winkelomheide, Zammel (Geel), Eindhout, Groot-Vorst (Laakdal) and Zittaart (Meerhout).
BP in Geel runs a number of programmes which allow the company to be involved in educational and social initiatives of the local community.
For example, the BP in Geel safety statistics include the performance of both its own staff and staff of the partner companies without distinction.
www.bp.com /sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=16003393&contentId=7022507   (274 words)

  
 Children's Progess: How to Use the GEEL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Use the reports to help manage your class and to provide support to each child in the exact areas in which they need it.
Note: For the in-depth assessment the GEEL can provide, we recommend running each child through the GEEL a minimum of three times throughout the course of a school year.
Many screens within the GEEL offer you more than one way to accomplish a task.
www.childrensprogress.com /support   (282 words)

  
 Verbroedering Geel ouder nieuws: juni 1999
from the city Geel to build a new stadium.
The merger between Geel and Herentals still isn't final.
Geel will expand its stadium with loges and probably also
www.kfcvgeel.be /htmcom/oldnews061999.shtml   (644 words)

  
 artnet.com: Resource Library: Geel, Jan Fransvan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
In 1784 van Geel was appointed an assistant teacher at the academy of art in Mechelen and subsequently devoted himself consistently to teaching, first in Mechelen and then at the Académie in Antwerp.
In 1824 van Geel produced statues of St Jerome and St Andrew for the St Jacobskerk in Antwerp.
The confessionals in the church of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw at Wavre are by him, as are those in the church at Gheel, where he also worked on some of the panelling and produced statues of the Theological Virtues.
www.artnet.com /library/03/0311/T031154.asp   (523 words)

  
 Geel Coat of Arms
First found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area.
Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Joh Christoph Geel, who arrived in America in 1791; and Anton Geel, who was on record in St. Clair Co., Illinois in 1867.
Geel Framed Surname History and Coat of Arms
www.houseofnames.com /xq/asp.c/qx/geel-coat-arms.htm   (1840 words)

  
 CNN.com - Van Geel accepts challenge at Ajax - Jun 20, 2005
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters) -- AZ Alkmaar's Martin van Geel will become technical director at Ajax from July, filling a vacancy left by Louis van Gaal who quit in October to coach AZ.
"I've had a wonderful time at AZ but it is a terrific challenge to work at Ajax as technical director," Van Geel said in an Ajax statement on Monday.
Van Geel, who played for Ajax from 1979 to 1981, said coming back to the team as technical director would be a highlight in his career.
www.cnn.com /2005/SPORT/football/06/20/netherlands.geel   (193 words)

  
 Cultuurcentrum De Werft - CC De Werft - Cultuur in Geel
In Geel -met zijn specifieke geschiedenis in de gezinsverpleging- heeft ‘identiteit’ een nog intensere betekenis.
Sinds eeuwen is Geel gekend voor zijn open en verdraagzame manier waarop mensen met een psychische beperking binnen de Geelse gemeenschap ontvangen en opgenomen worden als volwaardige partner in de samenleving.
Gezien de vele mogelijkheden die de gemeente geboden wordt om een cultuurbeleid uit te werken is het des te belangrijker geworden, gezien de beperktheid van middelen, om beter/meer te kiezen in waar het centrum naartoe wil en welke taken ze wel of niet wil/kan op zich nemen.
www.dewerft.be   (2784 words)

  
 BP in Geel - Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
This is the website of the chemicals production centre of BP in Geel.
This website is aimed at the local community, students, journalists and anyone who is interested in who we are, what we do and what we stand for.
The local community is a very important stakeholder for BP in Geel...
www.bp.com /cfmhomepage.do?categoryId=6752&contentId=7022457   (74 words)

  
 GHEEL, or GEEL - Encyclopedia Britannica - GHEEL, or GEEL - JCSM's Study Center
GHEEL, or GEEL - Encyclopedia Britannica - GHEEL, or GEEL - JCSM's Study Center
GHEEL, or GEEL, a town of Belgium, about 30 M. of Antwerp and in the same province.
It is remarkable on account of the colony of insane persons which has existed there for many centuries.
jcsm.org /StudyCenter/Encyclopedia_Britannica/GEO_GNU/GHEEL_or_GEEL.html   (347 words)

  
 Geel – Groups at Last.fm
You are not currently a member of the "Geel" group.
Please log in or create an account to post in the forums.
Group charts are calculated weekly for groups with more than 15 members.
www.last.fm /group/Geel   (83 words)

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