Abstract
The author schematically describes the three predominating themes in the development of the psychotherapies: dynamic, behavioral, and experiental. These themes represent different conceptualizations of the fundamental nature of man and his ills, therapeutic processes or change agents, the basic nature of the physician-patient relationship, and the primary techniques and methods used. Although there appears to be some unifying thread connecting the four different areas within each theme, a comparable bond The author questions the potential unification of the psychotherapies and poses specific dimensions for further exploration.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 851-863 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | American Journal of Psychiatry |
Volume | 134 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1977 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health