The rights of the child in psychotherapy

Journal/Book: Amer J Psychother. 1996; 50: Belfer Educ Center, Room 402, Albert Einstein Coll Med, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461-1602. Assn Advan Psychotherapy. 285-297.

Abstract: A brief history of the development of children's rights provides a context to discuss four areas the child psychotherapist needs to safeguard regarding these rights: informed consent; distinguishing between the child's withdrawal of consent and resistance in therapy; the distinction between ''difficult to treat'' and ''unsuitable for treatment'' cases; and empathic listening. Family dysfunction and ''managed care'' pose further challenges to preserving children's rights in therapy. Principles related to the well-being of the child in psychotherapy are offered.

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Keyword(s): ADOLESCENT-PSYCHIATRY; ETHICS; EMPATHY; CARE

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