Arthur Janov
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The late Arthur Janov, B.A., M.S.W, Ph.D., (21 August 1924 in Los Angeles, CA, USA – 1 October 2017 in Malibu, CA, USA) was a California psychologist, psychotherapist, and writer. He gained notability as the creator of primal therapy, a treatment for mental illness that involves repeatedly descending into, feeling, and experiencing long-repressed childhood pain.[1]
Janov's works have been cited by Ronald Goldman.
Janov A (1970): The Primal Scream. New York: Dell Publishing. ISBN 0-349-11829-9. Retrieved 21 December 2025.- Janov A (1983): Imprints: The lifelong effects of the birth experience. New York: Coward-McCann. ISBN 0-399-51086-9. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
External links
Wikipedia article: Arthur Janov
References
- ↑ Cuncic, Arlin (20 December 2024).
What Is Primal Therapy?
, https://www.verywellmind.com, Verywellmind. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
Quote:Primal therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping people connect with their deepest emotions and feelings.