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Transcendence and Psychotherapy

Rapid social changes have weakened traditional belief systems. The resulting insecurity is felt by many patients and can present itself as a therapeutic problem. This article outlines the most important contemporary belief systems and their relationship to therapy. Some metaphysical implications of the major psychotherapeutic schools are pointed out.

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