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Active-interactional cotherapy

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In the literature on cotherapy, little attention has been focused on maximizing the effectiveness of two therapists working in tandem with families and couples. While cotherapists may at times share their ideas and feelings with their clients, and after the therapeutic session exchange views between themselves, generally little interaction occurs between them during the session. In this paper, a case is presented for more active interactions between cotherapists during the session, in order to expedite and facilitate change and growth in their clients. Anecdotal examples are provided to illustrate the approach.

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  1. Community Mental Health Center, HaAliyah 50, Rishon L'Zion, Israrl

    Seymour Hoffman Ph.D. (Supervising Psychologist)

  2. Community Mental Health Center in Rishon L'Zion, Israel

    Sarah Gafni M.A. (Clinical Psychologist)

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Hoffman, S., Gafni, S. Active-interactional cotherapy. International Journal of Family Therapy 6, 53–58 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00924365

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