American Journal of Psychotherapy
- Volume 36
- Number 1
- January 1982
Editorial
Articles
Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages4–13In 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.4Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages14–22Successful 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.14Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages23–31This 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.23Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages32–40Scattered 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.32Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages41–55The 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.41Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages56–66It 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.56Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages67–81The 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.67Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages82–90This 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.82Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages91–102The 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.91Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages103–108The 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.103Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages109–116Identification 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.109Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages117–124The 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 ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.117Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages135–136https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.135Book Review
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Pages125–127https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.125Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages127–128https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.127Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages128–131https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.128Abstracts
Publication date: 01 January 1982
Pages132–133https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.132aPublication date: 01 January 1982
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