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Beyond the logic of pessimism: A personal portrait of Bertha Capen Reynolds

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Bertha Reynolds, one of the early contributiors to the clinical and political heritage of social work, is presented here from a personal perspective. Noted for her courage, vision, perceptiveness, and-above all-deep caring for humanity, Bertha was also a person who “never felt she was anybody”. In this article a view of the personal and professional Bertha Reynolds is presented. Questions are then raised about the relevance of Reynolds' thinking to modern times.

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  1. Danbury Hospital Mental Health Center, 95 Locust Avenue, 06810, Danbury, CT

    Sharon McQuaide M.S.W.

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McQuaide, S. Beyond the logic of pessimism: A personal portrait of Bertha Capen Reynolds. Clin Soc Work J 15, 271–280 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00753606

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