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The Grammar of Psychotherapy

A Descriptive Account

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

John P. Cobb*
Affiliation:
The Priory Hospital, London; Institute of Psychiatry, The Bethlem Hospital and The Maudsley Hospital
Stuart Lieberman
Affiliation:
St George's Hospital, London; St George's Hospital Medical School, London
*
The Priory Hospital, Priory Lane, Roehampton, London SW15 5JJ

Abstract

The Grammar of Psychotherapy is a method of teaching both communication skills and the elements of psychotherapy. Supervised training is supplemented by self-monitored tasks. The course is economical in terms of tutors' time, and is particularly suitable for trainees in general psychiatry.

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Copyright
Copyright © 1987 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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