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The Therapeutic Relationship in Brief Psychotherapy

Brief psychotherapy is predicated upon a thorough knowledge of psychodynamics and careful conceptualization of each individual’s psychopathology. Areas and methods of intervention must be concisely selected and clearly goal-related. As a modality, I see brief therapy relating to traditional therapy the way a short story relates to a novel. It takes special skill and expertise.

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