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9. [A psychodynamic approach in counselling vulnerable persons for Chorea Huntington -- a case report].

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Richartz ER and Frank C

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Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Caregivers psychology, Conflict, Psychological, Countertransference, Denial, Psychological, Female, Gender Identity, Genetic Carrier Screening, Genetic Predisposition to Disease genetics, Genetic Predisposition to Disease psychology, Genetic Testing psychology, Humans, Huntington Disease genetics, Object Attachment, Repression, Psychology, Transference, Psychology, Counseling, Huntington Disease psychology, Psychoanalytic Therapy
Abstract

The availability of predictive testing for neurodegenerative diseases such as Chorea Huntington has far-reaching consequences on psychological, ethical, and legal issues. The special situation of persons vulnerable for the disease requires a comprehensive counselling including psychotherapeutic measures. On the basis of a case report, the authors outline a psychodynamic practice, which intends not only the identification of deliberate arguments and development of coping strategies, but also a clarification of unconscious backgrounds and expectations. In the discussion, the necessity of sufficient time is stressed that allows the reflection of repressed motives in respect of the genetic testing.

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2004
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