Rites of separation in strategic psychotherapy.

Points out that the creation and use of rituals is found in various aspects of the human experience. In strategic psychotherapy, rites of separation are used to aid clients in taking leave of the past. These rituals have a common structure, but their form and content vary according to the personality, needs, and experiences of clients. (23 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)