On Knowing and not Knowing: Theoretical and Relational Transformations During 50 Years of Practice

Introduction to Special Edition Honoring Gerry Schamess

“…What did he hold on to (theoretically speaking) from those early days? Schamess's (2013) answer to that question can be found in his paper entitled, "On knowing and not knowing: Theoretical transformations during 50 years of practice". The short answer is: "The central role repetition plays in shaping therapeutic narratives and (2) The healing effects of self-reflection shared with and influenced by a caring other" (p. 218).…”