Therapist Adversity and the Life of the Therapist: Perspectives From Miriam Greenspan

Abstract

PERSPECTIVES PERSPECTIVES is a special feature included in this issue of Journal of Creativity in Mental Health that provides mental health professionals with an opportunity to discuss their positions on a variety of related topics. The focus of this column is therapist adversity and the myriad of ways that therapists must negotiate these iife-changing challenges while in their roie as therapist. Indeed, therapists are faced with profound losses during the time that they serve as helpers in their practices. Dana Comstock shares perspectives from Miriam Greenspan on the life and adversity of a therapist. ABSTRACT. Painful situations arise during the education and careers of counselors and therapists. Most theoretical orientations fail to address how Dana Comstock is Professor and Chair at