Issues of self-concept deficit in psychotherapy.

Summarizes common themes of self-concept development found in major psychotherapeutic traditions; outlines adaptive self-concept development from an eclectic, lifespan task perspective; notes common deficits in self-concept found in psychotherapy patients; and discusses ways in which therapy can address these deficits. (21 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)