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Schizoid process is one of the most ubiquitous personality patterns, but it is insufficiently discussed in the literature. This article offers a description of both the true schizoid and the more prevalent schizoid process that runs through various types and levels of functioning. Schizoid process and personality type are described, including the characterological organization, interpersonal processes, and developmental origins of schizoid process. Therapy of schizoid process is discussed in terms of presentation of the schizoid in psychotherapy, development of the therapeutic relationship, stages of therapy, and treatment suggestions and cautions.

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Gary Yontef

Gary Yontef, Ph.D., FAClinP, is a Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Psychology and a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology (ABPP). Along with Lynne Jacobs, Ph.D., he cofounded and codirects the Gestalt Therapy Institute of the Pacific, a contemporary gestalt therapy training institute. He was formerly president of the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles and for 18 years headed its training program. He is an editorial member of The Gestalt Journal, editorial advisor of the British Gestalt Journal, and chairman of the Executive Board of the International Gestalt Therapy Association. His book, Awareness, Dialogue and Process: Essays on Gestalt Therapy, has been translated into four languages. He has also written over 30 articles and chapters on gestalt therapy theory and practice. He was formerly on the UCLA Psychology Department faculty and chairman of the Professional Conduct Committee of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association.
 

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