Catharsis in psychotherapy

Author(s): GlickaufHughes, C.

Journal/Book: Psychotherapy. 1997; 34: 3900 E Camelback Rd #200, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Amer Psychological Assoc, Div Psychotherapy. 154-159.

Abstract: A perspective on the use of catharsis in psychotherapy is offered which considers its usefulness in the retrieval of early affective experiences, the mastery of affective expression, and a reintegration of repressed or fragmented aspects of the self through the expression of ego-dystonic emotions in the presence of an empathic, containing therapist, A framework that includes a salient cognitive component is considered necessary.

Note: Article Kosmicki FX, Georgia State Univ, Dept Psychol, Kell Hall, Univ Plaza, Atlanta,GA 30303 USA

Keyword(s): THERAPY

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