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Published Online: 1980, pp. 305–460

Crisis Treatment of a Preadolescent Who Accidentally Killed His Twin

Theodore A. Petti, M.D., and Karen Wells, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 34, Number 3

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1980.34.3.434

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Abstract

Justification and effectiveness of a multimodal approach to treating a préadolescent who accidentally killed his twin is presented and recommended as a model for treatment of similarly disturbed children. The interaction of dynamically oriented therapy, pharmacotherapy, conflictresolution/problem-solving-skills training, biofeedback/desensitization, and family work is detailed.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 34 • Number 3 • 1980, pp. 305–460

Pages: 434 - 443

PubMed: 7191212

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Published in print: 1980, pp. 305–460

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Theodore A. Petti, M.D.^†

Pittsburg, Pa.

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Karen Wells, Ph.D.^‡

Pittsburg, Pa.

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Read at the 25th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, San Diego, Cal., 1978.

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Assistant Professor of Child Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh; Senior Psychiatrist of the Children’s Psychiatric Intensive Care Service, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, 3811 O’Hara Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261.

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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and of Child Health Development, Children’s Hospital, National Medical Center, George Washington University School of Medicine.

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Crisis Treatment of a Preadolescent Who Accidentally Killed His Twin

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