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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 39, Issue 1

January 1985

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Editorial

January 1985

Stanley Lesse, M.D.

Pages:1–3
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.1

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Articles

January 1985

DSM III and the Narcissistic Personality

William N. Goldstein, M.D.

Pages:4–16
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.4

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In order to achieve more understanding of the term narcissistic personality, particularly as it relates to DSM III, the works of Kohut and Kernberg are examined in much detail The DSM III criteria for the narcissistic personality are found to nicely ...

January 1985

Prognostic Indicators in the Psychotherapy of Borderline Patients

Philip Woollcott, M.D.

Pages:17–29
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.17

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Based on a review of the literature and the author’s clinical experience, this paper lists and classifies clinical indicators of prognostic significance for psychotherapy with borderline patients.

January 1985

Psychoanalytic Listening II

Richard D. Chessick, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages:30–48
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.30

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How does one learn to listen to a patient in psychoanalytic psychotherapy? This paper approaches the problem from within and without the discipline, borrowing from the arts as well as the sciences in an effort to deepen the therapist’s understanding of ...

January 1985

Is There Life after Tenure?

Arnold M. Ludwig, M.D.

Pages:49–56
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.49

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Academic tenure is a controversial topic. Adherents regard it as fundamental for academic freedom. Critics regard is as conducive to sloth and nonproductivity. This article examines the results of all available studies on this topic and concludes that ...

January 1985

The Life-Story Method in Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Education: The Development of Confidence

Phillip R. Slavney, M.D.,
Paul R. McHugh, M.D.

Pages:57–67
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.57

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This paper contrasts two ways of reasoning about psychiatric disorders—the disease concept and the life-story method—and examines their implications for the development of professional self-confidence in fledgling psychiatrists.

January 1985

Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia

Richard M. Berlin, M.D.

Pages:68–74
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.68

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A psychotherapeutic approach to the treatment of chronic insomniac patients is discussed. The therapist must actively explore and uncover areas of emotional distress rather than wait passively for the patient to bring them up. During treatment, the ...

January 1985

The Reality and the Image of God in Psychotherapy

Moshe Halevi Spero, Ph.D.

Pages:75–85
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.75

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Two interpretations are offered of the recent plea for psychotherapists to accept the reality of religious patients’ beliefs. It is argued that it is not completely satisfactory merely to accept such beliefs as phenomenologically valid, and to not accept ...

January 1985

The Two-Way Street: Aspects of Regression in Psychotherapy with Aging Patients

David Bienenfeld, M.D.

Pages:86–94
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.86

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In addition to its functions as a pathologic process, regression may be viewed as a productive phenomenon in psychotherapy. Therapy with elderly patients affords an extended longitudinal perspective, with in which regression facilitates the uncovering of ...

January 1985

Training Issues in the Treatment of Severely Disturbed Patients

Lawrence Giustra, M.D.

Pages:95–107
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.95

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The combination of inexperienced therapist and severely disturbed patient frequently gives rise to both treatment and training difficulties. Certain factors attributable to each of the participants are examined, along with predictable outcomes, and ...

January 1985

Panic Attacks, Hypochondriasis, and Agoraphobia: A Self-Psychology Formulation

David B. Diamond, M.D.

Pages:114–125
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.114

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A coherent formulation of the syndrome of panic attacks, hypochondriasis, and agoraphobia is arrived at through a case report interpreted from a self-psychology perspective. The pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of the symptoms can be understood as ...

January 1985

Focal Behavioral Psychotherapy for Acute Narcissistic Injury: “De Mopes”—Report of a Case

Michael J. Bennett, M.D.

Pages:126–133
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.126

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Demoralization is a common mental health problem, often reflected in moping behavior. Focal treatment through the use of behavioral prescription offers advantages over more costly and time-consuming methods. This approach rebuilds self-esteem through ...

January 1985

Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

Pages:149–150
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.149

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Case Report

January 1985

Follow-up Five Years after Attempted Suicide at Age 7

Richard C. Friedman, M.D.,
Ruth Corn, M.S.W.

Pages:108–113
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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.108

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We present the history of a boy, first hospitalized for treatment of major depression at age 12½, who had made a single suicide attempt at age 7. Individual and family dynamics are discussed. The influence of meaningful stressful life events on his ...

Notes and Comments

January 1985

Notes and Comments

Pages:151–154
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.151

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Book Review

January 1985

A Contemplative Overview

Marvin Blumberg, M.D.

Page:134
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.134

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January 1985

Recent Developments in Psychoanalysis

Gene L. Cary, M.D.

Pages:135–136
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.135

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January 1985

Role Transitions: Explorations and Explanations

Hanna E. Kapit, Ph.D.

Pages:136–137
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.136

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January 1985

Stress Reduction and Prevention

Paul A. Buongiorno, M.D.

Page:137
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.137

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January 1985

Family Evaluation

Alexander Gralnick, M.D.

Pages:137–138
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.137a

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January 1985

Biofeedback and Family Practice Medicine

Hoyle Leigh, M.D.

Pages:138–139
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.138

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January 1985

Clinical Hypnosis: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Leonard S. Goldstein, M.D.

Pages:139–140
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.139

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January 1985

The Brain, Biochemistry, and Behavior: Proceedings of the Sixth Arnold O. Beckman Conference in Clinical Chemistry

Michael L. Zarr, M.D.

Pages:140–141
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.140

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January 1985

The Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer: A Practical Guide for Health-Care Providers

Ronald R. Koegler, M.D.

Pages:141–142
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.141

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January 1985

Childhood Cancer Impact on the Family

David K. Wellisch, M.D.

Pages:142–143
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.142

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January 1985

Phototherapy in Mental Health

Hillel Glover, M.D.

Pages:143–144
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.143

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January 1985

Mommy, I Can’t Sit Still! Coping with Hyperactive and Aggressive Children

Marvin L. Blumberg, M.D.

Pages:144–145
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.144

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January 1985

The Riddle of Autism

Marvin L. Blumberg, M.D.

Pages:145–146
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.145

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January 1985

The Addictive Behaviors

Vivian B. Skolnick, Ph.D.

Pages:146–147
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.146

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January 1985

A Brief Introduction to the Genius of Nietzsche

C. V. Haldipur, M.D.

Pages:147–148
Published Online:30 April 2018

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.1.147

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