Pastoral Psychology

, Volume 45, Issue 5, pp 343–351 | Cite as

Parents: Psychotherapy's scapegoats

  • Margaret G. Alter
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Abstract

In this article the author reviews the assumption made popular in self-help literature that parents are to blame for most failings in life. She traces the assumption's occurrence in writings of pioneer theorists and practitioners, and then cites researchers who describe a more complex understanding of human distress. She concludes by suggesting an approach to counseling which is supportive to parents.

Keywords

Cross Cultural Psychology Complex Understanding Pioneer Theorist Human Distress 
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© Human Sciences Press, Inc. 1997

Authors and Affiliations

  • Margaret G. Alter
    • 1
  1. 1.Berkeley

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