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Published Online: 1982, pp. 1–142

Single-Session Psychotherapy

W. J. Kenneth Rockwell, M.D., and Rolffs S. Pinkerton, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.32

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Abstract

Scattered reports of favorable outcomes from a single psychotherapy session have appeared over a long time period. This literature is collected. Case vignettes are presented illustrating three situations in which one session may suffice. Patient characteristics and therapist attitudes are briefly discussed.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36 • Number 1 • 1982, pp. 1–142

Pages: 32 - 40

PubMed: 7081514

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Published in print: 1982, pp. 1–142

Published online: 30 April 2018

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W. J. Kenneth Rockwell, M.D.^†

Durham, N.C

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Rolffs S. Pinkerton, Ph.D.^‡

Durham, N.C

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Presented in part at the annual meeting of the Southern Psychiatric Association, Mobile, Ala., October 6, 1980.

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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C. 27710; Counseling and Psychological Services, Duke University.

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Director of Training, Counseling and Psychological Services, Duke University; Lecturer in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Duke University.

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