“Saying good-bye”, a TA-Gestalt Therapy Techniqe, Effectively Used for Resolving Autonomy Issues of a Neurotic Patient with Psychosomatic Symptoms.

Abstract

　　“Saying good-bye” is a T・A Gestalt technique used for resolving an unfinished business (hanging on situation) with a dead or separated loved one. It can be also applied as a tool to help a neurotic patient to become more autonomous, especially in family relations context.

　　This case of a neurotic woman with psychosomatic symptoms illustrate an interesting application of this technique. The therapist incidentally got a chance to make intervention to the patient's hanging on situation with her grand-mothoer and successfully implemented "Saying good-bye" to the grand-mother.

　　The resultp was good. The symptoms decreased and the patient reported that she gaind interpersonal competence. The thrapeutic process is discussed from the view point of promoting the autonomy of the patient.