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“Acid Bath”: The Therapeutic Act of Naming

“Acid Bath”: The Therapeutic Act of Naming

by | Nov 9, 2026 | Articles, Articles 2

James Tobin, Ph.D. Key Points A spontaneous word, image, or phrase (naming) may capture something about a patient’s experience that neither therapist nor patient has previously articulated. The significance of such a phrase often emerges afterward, as therapist...
James Tobin Ph.D.
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