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Published Online: 1976, pp. 361–545

Gossip and Psychotherapy

G. Medini, Ph.D., and E. H. Rosenberg, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 30, Number 3

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1976.30.3.452

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Abstract

Gossip, a phenomenon as old as history itself, is reflected upon in terms of its need-fulfilling functions for persons and social groups. It is seen as one of the sources of knowledge about life that has potentials for wisdom, and its interpersonal and intrapsychic functions are shown to have similarities to many salient functions of psychotherapy.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 30 • Number 3 • 1976, pp. 361–545

Pages: 452 - 462

PubMed: 970506

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Published in print: 1976, pp. 361–545

Published online: 30 April 2018

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G. Medini, Ph.D.^*

Tel-Aviv, Israel

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E. H. Rosenberg, Ph.D.^†

Tel-Aviv, Israel

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Coordinator, Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat-Aviv, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Day Hospital and Mental Health Clinic, Kupat Holim, Ramat Chen.

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Director of Training, Institute of Psychotherapy, Tel-Aviv University; Day Hospital and Mental Health Clinic, Kupat Holim, Ramat Chen.

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