Every client seeking psychotherapy comes in with problems and is entitled to an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Clients sometimes do not receive effective treatment due to a fallacy in diagnosis or the wrong selection of treatment modalities. This article encourages clinicians to consider TA's contribution to the diagnosis and treatment of personality problems when the concept of pathology in ego state boundaries is included in the process.
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