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Published Online: 2003, pp. 1–152

Caring Less, Doing More: The Role of Therapeutic Detachment with Volatile and Unmotivated Clients

Virginia A. Galloway, M.A., and Stanley L. Brodsky, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 57, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2003.57.1.32

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The therapeutic alliance is taught and commonly regarded as essential in engendering change. The formation and maintenance of such an alliance often involves the corrective emotional experience of the patient with the therapist and the therapist’s ability to relate empathetically. We posit that some situations and specific clients are better served by therapeutic detachment. In the following case, we put forth the principles and purpose of this therapeutic option.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 57 • Number 1 • 2003, pp. 1–152

Pages: 32 - 38

PubMed: 12647567

History

Published in print: 2003, pp. 1–152

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Virginia A. Galloway, M.A.

Graduate Student, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama.

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Stanley L. Brodsky, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama.

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Mailing address: The University of Alabama, 348 Gordon Palmer, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0348.

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Caring Less, Doing More: The Role of Therapeutic Detachment with Volatile and Unmotivated Clients

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