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Published Online: 1994, pp. 175–323

How Much Is Too Much? Dependency in a Psychotherapeutic Relationship

Paul R. Abramson, Ph.D., Monique Y. Cloud, M.A., Natalie Keese, B.A., and Robert Keese, J.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 48, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1994.48.2.294

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Abstract

A series of recent articles have documented the range and frequency of ethical violations in psychotherapy. The present paper was designed to extend this literature by examining one such case in depth. The present case is instructive in several regards: (1) it provides an example of the extent to which dependency can be created and manipulated; (2) it suggests a strategy by which the profession can facilitate a patient’s rights; (3) it also raises a number of broader issues about the conduct of psychotherapy.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 48 • Number 2 • 1994, pp. 175–323

Pages: 294 - 301

PubMed: 8048660

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Published in print: 1994, pp. 175–323

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Paul R. Abramson, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology.

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Monique Y. Cloud, M.A.

Graduate student in psychology, UCLA.

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Natalie Keese, B.A.

Graduate student in psychology, Loyola University.

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Robert Keese, J.D.

Partner, Girardi & Keese.

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Notes

This article contains a case history of a dissatisfied psychotherapy patient who ultimately sought redress for professional negligence through a civil lawsuit. All names are pseudonyms and identifying details are fictitious. All other information, however, is factual. The information contained herein was obtained primarily from testimony and documents produced in that lawsuit. Permission to use this material was granted by the patient.

Mailing address: Department of Psychology, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90024-1563.

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How Much Is Too Much? Dependency in a Psychotherapeutic Relationship

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