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A Case of Recovery from Anthropophobia with Integrated Relaxation Methods and Externalization
2006 Volume 20 Issue 2 Pages 123-134
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2006 Volume 20 Issue 2 Pages 123-134
The objective of this paper is to examine a method for effectively assisting or counseling patients with anthrophobia who have unpleasant experiences at the workp1ace until retirement, to the level of being unable to socialize.
This case relied predominantly on integrated relaxation methods and externalization techniques. The patient had internalized the problem into the “self”. As a result of counseling, the patient was able to shift to a state of externalization where the anxiety was separated from the “self.”
This study examines a case where the patient was enabled to confront their anxiety, and reached a state of objectification where they were able to cope.
