Re:Paradoxical Intention

Take a look at Marsha Linehan's work. Dr. Linehan has developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy for treatment of clients with borderline personality disorder. She includes the "principle of opposite action." There is a marvelous instructional tape available for purchase.

Also, Steven Hayes's work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy uses a fair amount of paradox.

I just returned from attending the Anxiety Disorder Association of America annual conference in Austin, Texas. One of the plenary speakers, David Barlow, pointed out that many of us are beginning to rediscover these ideas first presented by Victor Frankl.

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