Starting from a number of observations and clinical testimonials concerning the idiosyncratic
manner in which Lacan charged for psychoanalytic treatment and supervision, this paper …

The theory and practice of the exchange of money are among the least examined of
transactions in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Discussion of money, money matters …

The changing climate of “health care reform” and increased third-party intrusion into
psychotherapy are raising challenges over the ethics of traditional psychoanalytic practices …

In my many years as a practitioner and administrator, I have seen psychoanalysts move from
purveyors of orthodox psychoanalysis for a privileged few to, at present, the providers of …

This article was stimulated by a recent paper of Dr. Hyman Fingert entitled" Comments on
the Psychoanalytic Significance of the Fee"(1). Dr. Fingert focuses on the point that" the …

Abstract monetary issues in therapy have become inextricably bound to treatment decisions
and the quality of care provided to the therapy client/attempts [to contain medical costs] …

Psychotherapists must deal with practical business matters such as advertising, billing,
collecting fees, and other practice management topics. We review the enforceable standards …

Practical Psychotherapy professional boundaries.” He further outlines a number of
drawbacks to giving money to patients: there is no guarantee that the money will be spent for …

In the early 1960's, Americans were idealistic about what they could achieve through their
own efforts. The energies of many were directed toward helping others through the Peace …

One does not need to be a cynic to acknowledge that the psychiatric profession and the
pharmaceutical industry form a marriage made in heaven. Psychiatrists benefit from the …