title: Psychotherapy in Japan: the case of Mrs. A.
abstract: The problems of Mrs. A's children are the initial focus of professional work. Her depression receives professional attention in the course of treatment of the children. Mrs. A is most likely working individually with an eclectic therapist, with increasing her awareness and insight as treatment goals. Developing a good working relationship with the client is of prime importance to the therapist. Projective as well as objective psychological tests may be used. Her psychiatrist prescribes antidepressant and sleep-inducing medications. Mrs. A's family may not be involved in her treatment; group therapy and self-help resources are also unlikely to be used. I argue that to understand psychotherapy in Japan, the context of psychotherapy practice as well as cultural influence needs to be considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Meiji Gakuin University, Shitokanedai 1-2-37, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8636, Japan. yk@psy.meijigakuin.ac.jp
authors.forename: Yoshinobu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kanazawa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003469:Culture; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008004:Licensure; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000458:organization & administration; D012944:Social Support