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Published Online: 2004, pp. 377–458

Psychotherapy with Physically Disabled Patients

Rui Aragao Oliveira, Ph.D. [email protected], Eric K. Milliner, M.D., and Richard Page, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 58, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2004.58.4.430

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Abstract

The psychological sequelae of physical impairments present complex challenges for scientific investigation and clinical practice. This paper explores some of the psychodynamic factors that are relevant to the experience of being physically handicapped, which may either impede or facilitate rehabilitation efforts.

The importance of psychotherapy is illustrated by the case of a female with paraplegia who struggled with an impass in physical rehabilitation following a medullary stroke. Impediments to progress created by the unconscious countertransference of her care providers are also examined.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 58 • Number 4 • 2004, pp. 377–458

Pages: 430 - 441

PubMed: 15807087

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Published in print: 2004, pp. 377–458

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Rui Aragao Oliveira, Ph.D.^* [email protected]

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Eric K. Milliner, M.D.

Department of Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

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Richard Page, Ph.D.

Department of Counseling, University of Georgia, USA.

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Mailing address: Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, rua Jardim do Tabaco, 34, 1149-041, Lisboa, Portugal, e-mail: [email protected]

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Psychotherapy with Physically Disabled Patients

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