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In response to an article by Gerald Schamess (1981) in which he examines reciprocal interaction between patient and therapist, behavioral responses evoked in the therapist by the client are further explored within a developmental conceptual framework. An attempt is made to assess their effects on the client's development.
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Stewart, J.M. The treatment relationship: Real or symbolic?. Clin Soc Work J 13, 171–181 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00755481
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