What is it about?
This article relates to the field of therapy. It considers the potential dangers of routinely closing the routes out of responsibility such as going crazy, suicide and homicide. The cultural dimension is explored and the concept of hope is viewed as a necessary prerequisite in achieving autonomy.
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Why is it important?
Therapist must be aware of their own assumptions about life and death and how they may differ from the client's. The concept of holding the hope for the client is also a particular focus.
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Anita Mountain, MSc, CYCW, CTA (O/P), Teaching & Supervising Transactional Analyst (Organisational & Psychotherapy specialities), FITOL, Certified PCM Trainer, Certified PCM Coach, AC Accredited Executive Coach. My business previously had two pillars, psychotherapy and organisational work, including coaching. I closed my psychotherapy practice a couple of years ago but wrote this paper as part of my Masters degree. As this paper was mentioned in the recent interview with the international project www.conversationsintaa.com I thought it was an idea to circulate it.
Ms Anita J Mountain
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This page is a summary of: The Relevance of Culture and Relationship Dynamics for Closing Escape Hatches in Therapy, Transactional Analysis Journal, April 2000, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/036215370003000209.
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