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Published Online: 1997, pp. 309–462

Change in the Therapist: The Role of Patient-Induced Inspiration

Wendy L. Kahn, Ph.D., and Jill M. Harkavy-Friedman, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 51, Number 3

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1997.51.3.403

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Abstract

This study documents that clinicians are inspired by patients (i.e. experience positive emotional, cognitive or behavioral change from work with a patient). Therapists (n = 84) reported a stronger therapeutic alliance with inspiring patients than noninspiring patients. Personal and professional changes and patient factors contributing to inspiration are described. Clinical implications are discussed.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 51 • Number 3 • 1997, pp. 309–462

Pages: 403 - 414

PubMed: 9327107

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Published in print: 1997, pp. 309–462

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Wendy L. Kahn, Ph.D.

Senior Supervisor, North Central Bronx Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, 4B Clinic, 3424 Kossuth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467.

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Jill M. Harkavy-Friedman, Ph.D.

Research Associate/Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, in Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry.

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This study was funded, in part, by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

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Change in the Therapist: The Role of Patient-Induced Inspiration

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