The Risk of Breakdown during Outpatient Psychotherapy

Michael Parsons, M.R.C. PSYCH.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 34, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1980.34.2.153

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Abstract

Patients accepted for psychotherapy were surveyed with regard to features of their history and symptoms which have been believed to increase the likelihood of breakdown during therapy. These beliefs were not found to be justified. A positive but brief history of previous psychiatric treatment did appear to make breakdown more likely. These findings can also be applied to selection of patients for psychotherapy.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 34 • Number 2 • 1980, pp. 149–304

Pages: 153 - 163

PubMed: 7386687

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Published in print: 1980, pp. 149–304

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Michael Parsons, M.R.C. PSYCH.^†

London, England

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Notes

This study was started while the author was Registrar in the Outpatient Psychotherapy Unit, Bethlem Royal & Maudsley Hospital.

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Senior Registrar in Psychological Medicine, University College Hospital, Gower Street,

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The Risk of Breakdown during Outpatient Psychotherapy

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