Divorce and the psychotherapist
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The possibility of divorce is a fact of life for married people in America; it is estimated that up to one half of all couples now marrying are destined for either separation or divorce. Psychotherapists are not immune to divorce, and in fact the stresses of the profession itself are thought to create a divorce rate among therapists that exceeds that of many other professions. Although the legal aspects of divorce may seem complex, they are quite limited when compared with the psychological aspects, which in many ways are similar to the psychological effects of death. Psychological divorce is a grieving process, characterized by the four stages: denial, protest, despair, and, hopefully, resolution. The personal factors that come into play during a divorce are the individual's sense of object constancy, as one passes from a symbiotic to a differentiated status; ego strength, as the person encounters feelings of rage, confusion, and loneliness; and the personal meaning of the loss, as anger and feelings of failure are evoked. Complicating one's response to divorce are environmental factors, including social isolation, chance meetings with the spouse which may produce a desire for reconciliation, and the social mandate to remain ''strong.'' Psychotherapists in particular must guard against adverse effects of their own divorces entering into the their work. Therapists are urged to be wary of turning to their patients to replace their loss, or to help them with their guilt and shame. In addition, the therapist's self-absorption should not prevent him from being attuned to his patient's needs. On the other hand, the therapist's own suffering may improve his ability to be empathic. Finally, the therapist involved in a divorce should be aware of his need for both professional supervision and support to ensure that the patient's treatment is not compromised. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: American Journal of Psychotherapy
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0002-9564
Year: 1989
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Pentosan for interstitial cystitis
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Pentosan has been approved for the treatment of interstitial cystitis. Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder disease. Pentosan is chemically similar to the anticoagulant drug heparin and is thought to change the permeability of the wall of the bladder. Clinical trials have shown that pentosan improves symptoms in some people with interstitial cystitis. Marketed under the trade name Elmiron, the drug is well tolerated, but may cause bleeding, nausea and diarrhea.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 1997
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Buying bytes
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Little attention has been paid to the contractual aspects of IT procurement and standard contracts often favour the supplier. A detailed specification of software requirements will protect the user if results are not as expected. There are many contractual pitfalls to be avoided and a small investment in specialist legal advice could provide valuable protection in the event of a dispute.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1998
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