Notable Patients
Actor James Earl Jones claimed primal therapy cured him from smoking and hemorrhoids. Pianist Roger Williams claimed primal therapy cured him of his cold hands and said that Arthur Janov was one of history's five greatest men.
Psychotherapist Bert Hellinger had nine months of primal therapy with Janov.
Apple Inc. founder Steve Jobs briefly practiced primal therapy. A source states that Jobs "grew bored and disdainful of Primal Therapy."
Actress Dyan Cannon built a "special scream room" in her house after her primal therapy experience. She appeared with Arthur Janov to tell her experiences on Mike Douglas's show.
Comedian Adam Carolla claims his mom met his step-dad at a Primal Therapy session.
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