American Journal of Psychotherapy

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Publication date: 01 January 1982

In current clinical practice, affective disorder is a frequently designated diagnosis with clear treatment implications. Despite recent advances in establishing diagnostic criteria, there remains a considerable lack of clarity in the definition of ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Successful intervention in the depressive reactions of schizophrenic patients depends on accurate diagnosis, careful observation, the use of many modalities of treatment, and the maintenance of therapist optimism. Therapy needs to be pragmatic and focused ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

This article reviews the literature on double suicide and presents two cases: a suicide pact between two young women, and a pact between an older married couple. The cases are unique in that all four participants were in psychotherapy prior to their ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Scattered reports of favorable outcomes from a single psychotherapy session have appeared over a long time period. This literature is collected. Case vignettes are presented illustrating three situations in which one session may suffice. Patient ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

The purpose of this article is to present a review of the psychotherapy of the elderly, emphasizing traditional methods as well as some newer techniques. It will first review the literature on the process of psychotherapy in the elderly, then the ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

It was suggested that astrologers and psychics may play a role similar to that played by psychotherapists, and that they serve clients who do not wish to characterize themselves as having psychological problems. These ideas were documented by extracts ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

The self is central in life. It is a principle by which one, consciously or not, organizes one’s personality and relates to the world. The “Eastern” self is conducive to an interdependent-holistic-centripetal psychosocial orientation, the “Western” self ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

This article shows that borderline patients can be effectively treated by a time-limited hospitalization and psychotherapy which sets clear limits within a neutral corrective atmosphere. Clarification to the patients that they have the capacity of choice ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

The psychological and psychodynamic determinants and end-products of A.I.D., both of a positive and negative nature, are reviewed. Studies do not support the contention that a decision to participate in artificial insemination, in itself, is indicative of ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

The Masters and Johnson method in treating sexual dysfunctions may be, contrary to the common belief, not as simple and successful as one used to expect. In cases where sex therapy is stagnating or sabotaged, some paradoxical strategies could be useful to ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Identification is a cornerstone of normal maturation, and the wish to identify is a strong force through life. Appropriate identification with the therapist may be a crucial aspect of the psychotherapy of patients who have mis-identified or were unable to ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

The structure, functioning, and treatment concept of a psychodynamically oriented psychiatric unit for young soldiers within an Israeli civilian hospital are discussed stressing: (1) the integration of the patient’s military self; (2) the resolution of ...

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Publication date: 01 January 1982

Publication date: 01 January 1982