Discusses problems and issues of psychotherapy process research. Notes complexity of research that attempts to combine process and outcome adequately. Suggests that more than one therapeutic orientation be studied in specific project to include some type of control. Cautions that, although statistically significant correlations between process and…

Comments on Haley's paper "The Effect of Long-Term Outcome Studies on the Therapy of Schizophrenia." Criticizes Haley for making gratuitous, demeaning remarks about psychiatry; concluding that schizophrenia is a psychological and social problem; recommending ineffective treatments for the psychotic phase; and recommending psychotherapy without…

Following a brief discussion of claustrophobia and common therapies for the condition, 17 books and articles dealing with claustrophobia are reviewed. Pamphlets, treatment centers, newsletters, and associations are also listed. (MES)

Replies to Ken Wilber's critique of Albert Ellis'"Fanaticism that May Lead to a Nuclear Holocaust," which outlines some of the dangers of transpersonal psychology and psychotherapy. (Author)

Presents time-limited dynamic approach to adolescent inpatient group psychotherapy which integrates psychoanalytic and crisis theory into group format and focuses on resolution of problematic interpersonal interactions. Describes three phases of group process: intake phase incorporating ego-functioning assessment; middle phase focusing on making…

Suggests that a quote from the 17th-century English physician and writer Thomas Browne captures the essence of the poetry of healing. Argues that healing, at its highest calling, combines the technical mastery of the problem with the response of the whole human being to the mystery; and that this many-faceted response is poetry. (SR)

Relates a case history of the stormy psychotherapy of a young man with borderline syndrome involving powerful self-hatred and self-destructive urges. Concludes that his progress in therapy was marked by distinct changes in the poetry he wrote for his therapist. (PA)

Findings from randomized clinical trial revealed that procedures intended to protect psychotherapy blind were only modestly effective but comparable to standard procedures used to maintain pharmacotherapy blinds. Accuracy of guessing each form of treatment (psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy) was not independent of other. Findings suggest importance…

A two-stage classification system was developed and used to estimate the frequencies of occurrence for career and personal issues that surface during career counseling at a university counseling center, using case notes to classify client concerns. A substantial overlap exists between the content of career counseling and that of psychotherapy.…

Provides a framework and suggests tools to assist the grieving for loss of dreams. Discusses distinguishing which losses are loss of dreams, grieving the loss of dreams, putting shattered dreams in perspective, and having new dreams. (SR)

Summarizes history and current status of feminist counseling and psychotherapy. Describes formation and development of feminist therapy during the 1970s, compares early commitments with aspects of change and maturation, and reviews areas of agreement and disagreement during 1980s and early 1990s. Draws on literatures of social work and psychology…

Examines the use of the poetic with respect to the technical characteristics common to various forms of brief psychotherapy. Suggests that poetry can serve as a therapeutic agent in promoting client change. Conclude with implications for practice and directions for further research. (RS)

Explores how the use of poetry can be included in feminist social work as a method of empowerment and consciousness raising among women. (SR)

Outlines potential contributions of four clinical lineages sharing constructivist philosophy: personal construct theory, structural-developmental cognitive therapy, narrative reconstruction, and constructivist family therapy. Briefly reviews emerging trends in psychotherapy research compatible with this perspective. Asserts that current…

Provides an overview of bipolar disorder, including a discussion of diagnostic indicators, etiological theories, and psychopharmacological treatment. Examines treatment implications for mental health counselors, including role in psychiatric liaison, individual counseling, marriage and family therapy, and vocational counseling. (Author/ABL)