American Journal of Psychotherapy
- Volume 73
- Number 4
- December 2020
Editorial
Psychotherapy Tools
Publication date: 18 November 2020
Pages119–124With advances in medical treatment and an aging population, there is an increasing global burden of advanced and life-limiting illnesses. Individuals living with these conditions may experience substantial distress related to disease progression, changes ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20190050Articles
Publication date: 18 November 2020
Pages125–130Patients with functional somatic disorders (FSDs) are commonly encountered in clinical practice and are often considered difficult to treat. This article summarizes recent advances in the understanding of these disorders that have opened new avenues for ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20200010Publication date: 22 October 2020
Pages131–136This article aims to review the expanding role of group psychotherapy in the treatment of individuals with medical illnesses, an area that has expanded dramatically during the past 30 years. The fundamental principles of adaptation of group therapies for ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20200005Publication date: 22 October 2020
Pages137–143Dignity has gained increasing attention as a vital component of quality of life and quality of end-of-life care. This article reviews psychological, spiritual, existential, and physical issues facing patients at the end of life as well as practical ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20190048Publication date: 28 September 2020
Pages144–148The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire globe with overwhelming speed and impact. The pandemic is both highly threatening and poorly understood, typical of deeply distressing conditions. Stress associated with uncertain recommendations from ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20200020