Engaging in psychotherapy with the Orthodox Jew: A critical review

Journal/Book: Amer J Psychother. 1998; 52: Belfer Educ Center, Room 402, Albert Einstein Coll Med, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461-1602. Assn Advan Psychotherapy. 37-53.

Abstract: The literature related to the unique issues of engaging in psychotherapy with Orthodox Jewish patients is critically reviewed Various forms of psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, couple, family, and group therapies, as conducted with Orthodox Jews, are discussed. The importance of examining transference and countertransference reactions with religious content is highlighted. Methods to help enable meaningful psychotherapeutic encounters with Orthodox Jewish patients that will be of benefit to bath patient and therapist are suggested.

Note: Article Margolese HC, Mcgill Univ, Dept Psychiat, Postgrad Educ Off, Res & Training Bldg, 1033 Pine Ave W, Montreal, PQ H3A 1A1, CANADA

Keyword(s): MENTAL-HEALTH SERVICES; ULTRA-ORTHODOX; RELIGIOUS PATIENTS; PSYCHIATRY; COUNTERTRANSFERENCE; THERAPISTS; COMMUNITY

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