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I am often asked to describe the theoretical underpinnings of my work. Am I a Freudian, a cognitive psychologist, or a positive psychologist? The answers I give are invariably yes, yes, and yes. Like many therapists practicing today I am eclectic in my approach and let the needs of the client dictate my method. Certain practitioners and theoreticians have had a tremendous impact on the development of Short Term Corporate Therapy (STCT). For newcomers to this type of therapy, being aware of the roots of my practice is key to understanding what it is—and what it isn’t—and helps pave the way for the work that lies ahead.
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Rowley, A. (2007). From Couch to Corporate. In: Leadership Therapy. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-09578-7_2
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