One of the functions of a psychiatrie hospital is the so-called private or guest-house function. Each methodical-therapeutic approach, eventually constitutes to the existence of a normal human residence. The anthropological structure of this residence, is characterised by a polar buffer between openers and privacy. In the 'Sociotherapeutic Centre' at the psychiatrie hospital 'Wolfheze', stature is given to this private or guest-house function. The importante of the sociotherapeutic centre, lies in the living together of patients, with and for each other. The numerous hospitalizing neurotic effects, of long term nursing in big pavilions, are minimised by the living together of patients in small groups. Hospitalization is primarily considered as a positive matter. The negative effects of the treatment fall under the term 'hospitalizationsyndrome'. Living, hospitalization on one side and rehabilitation on the other are no contrast. The differences of these living groups offer the best chances for socio-therapy and rehabilitation.