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Jeremy Ridenour, PsyD; and David Neal, PsyD; along with co-authors Jay A. Hamm, PsyD; Jaclyn D. Hillis, PsyD; and Paul H. Lysaker, PhD, published "Fostering Intersubjectivity in the Psychotherapy of Psychosis: Accepting and Challenging Fragmentation," in the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration.
From the publisher:
"In the present study, the authors offer a three step conceptual model to provide guidance for psychotherapists working with individuals experiencing psychosis. This model responds to limitations in the psychotherapy for psychosis literature, which to date has had limited direction for how therapists might overcome some of the internal psychological difficulties involved in psychosis that may complicate the therapy process with these individuals. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)"
DOI: 10.1037/int0000271
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