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This paper will address the problems faced by the hearing impaired psychotherapist with a particular emphasis on the alliance in psychotherapy. The author will address the unique problems facing the hearing impaired therapist in clinical practice as well as the strategies which can be utilized to manage the treatment process.
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Beck, R.L. The hearing impaired psychotherapist: Implications for process and practice. Clin Soc Work J 19, 417–426 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00757443
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