There Ain't No License that Protects: Bowen Theory and the Regulation of Psychotherapy

Abstract

The author discusses Smith's (2011) article and draws further on the example and criticisms of moves toward the statutory regulation of psychotherapy and the state registration of psychotherapists as an example of societal—and professional—regression.

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