The process of short-term psychotherapy with mentally deficient adults

This paper explores the process of individual short-term ego-supportive psychotherapy with mentally deficient adults. The literature on clinical research, case studies, process research, short-term psychotherapy, and therapy with the mentally retarded is selectively reviewed. Four case studies are p...

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Main Author: Carpenter, Joan Emily
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Published: PDXScholar 1980
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spelling ndltd-pdx.edu-oai-pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu-open_access_etds-41082019-10-20T04:48:14Z The process of short-term psychotherapy with mentally deficient adults Carpenter, Joan Emily This paper explores the process of individual short-term ego-supportive psychotherapy with mentally deficient adults. The literature on clinical research, case studies, process research, short-term psychotherapy, and therapy with the mentally retarded is selectively reviewed. Four case studies are presented with clients at the Portland Habilitation Center, a sheltered workshop which trains mentally deficient adults in socialization, practical living, and job skills. Finally, the case studies are discussed in terms of the selected literature. 1980-01-01T08:00:00Z text application/pdf https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/3099 https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4108&context=open_access_etds Dissertations and Theses PDXScholar People with mental disabilities Brief psychotherapy Psychiatric and Mental Health Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
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topic People with mental disabilities
Brief psychotherapy
Psychiatric and Mental Health
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
spellingShingle People with mental disabilities
Brief psychotherapy
Psychiatric and Mental Health
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Carpenter, Joan Emily
The process of short-term psychotherapy with mentally deficient adults
description This paper explores the process of individual short-term ego-supportive psychotherapy with mentally deficient adults. The literature on clinical research, case studies, process research, short-term psychotherapy, and therapy with the mentally retarded is selectively reviewed. Four case studies are presented with clients at the Portland Habilitation Center, a sheltered workshop which trains mentally deficient adults in socialization, practical living, and job skills. Finally, the case studies are discussed in terms of the selected literature.
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