Training in psychotherapy.

Abstract

R ESPECT for the privacy of a man's own thoughts and tolerance of personal idiosyncrasies are among the basic values of our culture. So long as a person "behaves himself" within rather broad limits and "does his work" effectively, we grant him full privileges as a citizen and sanctity within the confines of his feelings, desires, and opinions. This, in a word, is our conception of personal freedom.

Therapists' personal therapy and professional self-awareness.

“…Among therapists in general, opinion as to the necessity and value of personal therapy for helpers is more divided. Many counselors view basic personal maturity, self-exploratory activities, and supervision as sufficiently facilitative of therapist self-awareness and personal strength as to make personal therapy unnecessary (Altucher, 1967; Appell, 1963; Burgum et al, 1959; Coleman, 1946; Leader, 1970; Mowrer, 1951; Mueller & Kell, 1972; Sanderson, 1954; Truax & Carkhuff, 1967; Watkins, 1983; Wolberg, 1977). It is apparent, however, that among psychologists at least, most of those who do therapy have received therapy.…”