Psychotherapists Preparing for Death: Denial and Action

Jonathan Cohen, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 37, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1983.37.2.222

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Psychotherapists rarely plan for their deaths. It is suggested that clinicians have an ethical responsibility to their patients to do so, and its implications are discussed. In addition, various factors that may contribute to the avoidance of making the necessary preparations for death, in spite of a general sensitivity to separation-related issues, are explored.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 37 • Number 2 • 1983, pp. 165–307

Pages: 222 - 226

PubMed: 6869626

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Published in print: 1983, pp. 165–307

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Jonathan Cohen, Ph.D.^*

New York, N.Y.

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Clinical Psychologist, Columbia College Counseling Service; Lecturer, Human Development Department. Mailing address: Columbia University, Box 2468, Central Mail Room, New York, N.Y. 10027.

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Psychotherapists Preparing for Death: Denial and Action

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