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American Journal of Psychotherapy

  • Volume 73
  • Number 4
  • December 2020

Editorial

Psychotherapy Tools

Publication date: 18 November 2020

Pages119–124

With 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.20190050

Articles

Publication date: 18 November 2020

Pages125–130

Patients 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.20200010

Publication date: 22 October 2020

Pages131–136

This 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.20200005

Publication date: 22 October 2020

Pages137–143

Dignity 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.20190048

Publication date: 28 September 2020

Pages144–148

The 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

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