The Autonomous Self vs. the Relational Self: Implications for Clinical Assessment and Treatment in Child Psychotherapy.

Atwood, Richard; Safyer, Andrew W.

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ERIC Number: EJ514451

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Autonomous Self vs. the Relational Self: Implications for Clinical Assessment and Treatment in Child Psychotherapy.

Atwood, Richard; Safyer, Andrew W.

Journal of Analytic Social Work, v1 n1 p39-54 1993

Reviews and discusses the debate between the traditional psychoanalytic perspective on separation-individuation and the newer "rational" view of self-development. Finds each have equal importance both for understanding psychopathology and for providing effective and empathically-attuned psychotherapy. Provides clinical vignettes derived from psychotherapeutic practice with children. (JBJ)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Clinical Psychology, Individual Development, Infants, Mental Health, Personal Autonomy, Personality Theories, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Self Actualization, Self Concept, Separation Anxiety, Social Work, Social Workers

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Language: English

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