The Nightgown.

An essay is presented on the giving and receiving of gifts in psychotherapy, with a particular focus on Latino patients. Details on an account by psychotherapist Ernestina Carrillo of a patient's attempts to give her a nightgown and a dish towel are presented. The role of therapists' individual judg...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:CR: The New Centennial Review Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 29 - 52
Autor principal: Viego, Antonio
Formato: Essay
Publicado: Michigan State University Press Winter2013
Materias:
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
Descripción
Sumario:An essay is presented on the giving and receiving of gifts in psychotherapy, with a particular focus on Latino patients. Details on an account by psychotherapist Ernestina Carrillo of a patient's attempts to give her a nightgown and a dish towel are presented. The role of therapists' individual judgment in accepting or rejecting a gift is explored. Other topics include the author's book "The Life of the Undead" and the book "Object Lessons" by Robyn Wiegman.