Emotional Abuse in Therapy |
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| Authors: | Michelle Webster |
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| Institution: | Michelle Webster is a therapist and trainer at the Counselling Training Centre (N.S.W.). P.O. Box 97, 83 Johnston Street, Annandale, N.S.W. Australia 2038. (02) 552 2977. |
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| Abstract: | This paper presents the experiences of clients who have been emotionally abused in therapy. By this I mean the intentional and unintentional conduct they experienced from therapists towards them that was not in their best interests. By sharing these experiences, I will explore emotional abuse in therapy, how it can be defined, the effects of such on clients and the methods of healing these traumatic experiences. Recommendations will be discussed in the light of this information for practising therapists, professional training and development, standards and ethical committees. |
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