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Traditional theories of counseling and psychotherapy presume that helpers can come to know their clients. However, when subjected to critical examination, questions about knowing others become complex and problematic. Through personal and theoretical reflections, the author attempts to clarify the complex question of ‘What does it mean to know a client?’
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James T. Hansen
James T. Hansen is a Professor at Oakland University in the Department of Counseling. Dr. Hansen has published over forty-five refereed articles in leading counseling journals and is co-editor of an award winning book on humanism. His primary scholarly interests are theoretical and philosophical issues in counseling, critical examination of contemporary mental health culture, and professional identity issues.