A Brief Exploration on the Role of Educational Psychotherapists in the 21st Century China
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Caspari Foundation, Educational psychotherapy, Educational therapy, Irene CaspariAbstract
This short article provides an introduction to educational psychotherapists in China and the importance of their professional role. It traces the early developments of educational psychotherapy founded by Irene Caspari during the 1960s in the United Kingdom, and also compares the field with educational therapy which took its roots in the United States in the 1970s. Besides, the article has attempted to explore the historical development of educational psychotherapy in China during the early years of the 21st century AD until the current situation. In addition, this article also touches briefly how this professional group provides intervention for those who need their service
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