Transpersonal Psychotherapy with Incarcerated Adolescents
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Approaches to individual psychotherapy with incarcerated adolescents often discuss cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. The intention of this article is to promote a transpersonal approach to working with this population and to equip mental health professionals and interns with diverse psychotherapeutic methods that inform sound clinical practice. A transpersonal approach primarily informed by existential and spiritual theories is presented and two case illustrations exemplify the method. Practical and theoretical implications
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