title: Losing a symptom through keeping it. A review of paradoxical treatment techniques and rationale.
abstract: The therapeutic technique of symptom prescription has been used by practitioners from a variety of clinical schools. This article reviews techniques based on learning theory, symptom redefinition, paradoxical intention, and directive therapy, among other approaches. A conceptual framework for understanding these various approaches is offered, utilizing data from psychoanalysis, learning theory, and interpersonal communication theory.
mesh_terms: D000184:Acting Out; D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007171:Implosive Therapy; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011214:Practice, Psychological; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000628:therapy