Provides a basic theoretical rationale and brief guidelines for the enhancement of the therapeutic paradoxes which occur spontaneously in the course of TA and Gestalt Therapy. Case examples are presented from the author's work with adolescent offenders. References are provided for further discussion and exposition of methodologies for the purposeful and effective application of paradoxical interventions.
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