A physical ailment can be viewed as an attempt by the Self to make itself known.
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In one instance, a patient’s arthritic knee pain was found through therapy to be a symbolic "stiffening" or defense against external pressures in her marriage. By addressing the underlying psychological complex, the physical symptom can sometimes be relieved or its role in the patient's life better understood. Conclusion Go to product viewer dialog for this item. A physical ailment can be viewed as an