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Paul Wachtel

Who

Paul Wachtel · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Clinical psychologist known for integrating psychoanalysis and behavior therapy

When

1940

Where

United States

Biography

Paul Wachtel is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Clinical psychologist known for integrating psychoanalysis and behavior therapy

How & why

Wachtel is an American clinical psychologist and a leading advocate of psychotherapy integration, best known for 'cyclical psychodynamics' — a framework that weaves together psychoanalytic, behavioral and systemic ideas to explain how inner conflict and real-life interactions reinforce each other. He co-founded the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration. He is identified in Jewish reference works among Jewish contributors to psychology.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology

Contributions & Sources

Clinical psychologist known for integrating psychoanalysis and behavior therapy

1940

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology