Transformations in Self-understanding in Surgeons Whose Treatment Efforts Were not Successful

Lane A. Gerber, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 44, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1990.44.1.75

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A project designed to study patients’ reactions to surgery that despite surgeons’ best efforts was not successful found transformations in self-understanding of the surgeons if they continued to see such patients on a regular basis after postoperative care. Particular elements of emotional healing and possible machanisms for change seen in surgeons and patients seem relevant to the psychotherapy situation too.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 44 • Number 1 • 1990, pp. 1–156

Pages: 75 - 84

PubMed: 2327522

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Published in print: 1990, pp. 1–156

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Lane A. Gerber, Ph.D.^*

Seattle, WA

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Professor, Department of Psychology, Seattle University; Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science, University of Washington. Mailing address: Department of Psychology, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 98122.

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Transformations in Self-understanding in Surgeons Whose Treatment Efforts Were not Successful

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