Catharsis in psychotherapy

The historical context of catharsis in psychotherapy is discussed, with particular reference to drama and ritual. The 'cathartic technique' of Freud and Breuer is then presented as part of the continuing development of approaches that advocate feeling-expression as a way of promoting perso...

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Main Author: Hawkins, Peter John
Published: Durham University 1986
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.373634

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