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Published Online: 1985, pp. 1–154

The Life-Story Method in Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Education: The Development of Confidence

Phillip R. Slavney, M.D., and Paul R. McHugh, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 39, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.57

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This paper contrasts two ways of reasoning about psychiatric disorders—the disease concept and the life-story method—and examines their implications for the development of professional self-confidence in fledgling psychiatrists.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 39 • Number 1 • 1985, pp. 1–154

Pages: 57 - 67

PubMed: 3985228

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Published in print: 1985, pp. 1–154

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Phillip R. Slavney, M.D.^†

Baltimore, M.D.

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Paul R. McHugh, M.D.^‡

Baltimore, M.D.

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Supported in part by National Institute of Mental Health Comprehensive Institutional Training Grant (1-TO-1-MH17288-01)

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Associate Professor and Director of Residency Education, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Mailing address: Meyer 4-181, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205.

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Henry Phipps Professor and Director, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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The Life-Story Method in Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Education: The Development of Confidence

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