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Psychotherapeutic Analogs in Elective Public Office

A psychoanalyst who was elected to a school committee described political analogs to therapeutic goals and alliances, subjective reactions to and by the therapist, and conflict. Psychotherapists bring skills to elective office which might produce deeper understanding of political processes as well as effective performance in office.

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