Abstract
In recent years the practice of psychotherapy came under heavy fire from feminist critics, who turned in large numbers to women’s rap groups or feminist therapy as alternatives to more established modes of treatment.1 Concern about widespread sexist practices in the treatment of women was also voiced by mental health professionals from traditional training programs and work settings as well2–4 This chapter explores the nature and legitimacy of such complaints and identifies special issues of relevance to all women seeking psychotherapy.
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Lerner, H.E. (1982). Special Issues for Women in Psychotherapy. In: Rieker, P.P., Carmen, E. (eds) The Gender Gap in Psychotherapy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-4754-5_18
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