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Published Online: 1993, pp. 1–165

Basic Principles of Psychotherapy: I. Introduction, Basic Goals, and the Therapeutic Relationship

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In Part I of this paper we outline some fundamental principles of psychotherapy including four basic goals. In addition, we focus on developing an effective therapeutic relationship with respect to current understanding of psychotherapeutic technique.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy
Pages: 8 - 18
PubMed: 8434700

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Published in print: 1993, pp. 1–165
Published online: 30 April 2018

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G.S. Truant, M.D.
Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, London, Ont.; Assistant Professor and Director of Psychotherapy Training, Department of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ont.
J.G. Lohrenz, M.D.**
Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, London, Ont.; Assistant Professor and Director of Psychotherapy Training, Department of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ont.

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Mailing address: St. Joseph’s Health Centre, 268 Grosvcnor Street, London, Ont. N6A 4V2.
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Psychiatrist, 186 Albert Strect, London, Ontario, N6A 1M1. Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.

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