A sample of 78 women meeting the DSM-III criteria for bulimia completed the MMPI. Heterogeneity in the sample was noted with a variety of code-types present, including 2-8, 2-4, 4-3, 4-6, 4-9, 3-6, 4-8, and 6-9. These code-types are differentially related to such variables as relational status, history of suicide attempts, and alcohol abuse. In addition, these code-types suggest differential treatment approaches, which are outlined in the paper.
Psychotherapeute: profession impossible, en tout cas profession a risques, d'autant plus que la vulnerabilite du praticien est la condition souvent necessaire d'une approche therapeutique operante. A travers de prestigieux exemples (Jung, Freud, Marie Bonaparte) l'auteur retrace le «voyage sans fond» du therapeute a travers lui-meme en tant qu'instrument de la guerison des souffrances du patient
Current trends in psychotherapy point toward shortterm treatments with which providers may be uncomfortable and feel are not optimal. Expectations of clients and third-party payers are also changing. Presented here is a framework for an expanded assessment approach which can enable providers to make better-informed choices regarding type of treatment and resources to support its successful completion. Needs of providers to balance their caseloads and work within their areas of interest are also considered. Making explicit all factors involved in assessment and treatment planning is emphasized
