The Roots and Evolution of Ego-State Theory and Therapy

The purpose of this article is to elucidate the origins of ego-state theory and therapy and to discuss the concept of human personality as a structure comprising numerous ego states. The historical roots of ego-state theory and therapy are reviewed. Also, the evolution of ego-state therapy from clas...

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Published in:International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis 2018-10, Vol.66 (4), p.353-370
Main Authors: Abramowitz, Eitan G., Torem, Moshe S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ego
Humans
Hypnosis
Hypnotherapy
Psychological Theory
Psychotherapy
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to elucidate the origins of ego-state theory and therapy and to discuss the concept of human personality as a structure comprising numerous ego states. The historical roots of ego-state theory and therapy are reviewed. Also, the evolution of ego-state therapy from classic hypnotherapy to modern methods is identified. The article notes that these methods of ego-state therapy have been described by different authors and under different names. It is suggested that core concepts related to ego-state theory and therapy of guided hypnotic dissociation may underlie the core of clinical effectiveness in many contemporary psychotherapeutic methods.
ISSN:0020-7144
1744-5183
DOI:10.1080/00207144.2018.1494435