Beyond Transference: When the Therapist's Real Life Intrudes - Hardcover

" "Beyond Transference" is more than a tantalizing bagatelle and warrants the attention of every psychiatrist."-- "Southern California Psychiatrist" " "Beyond Transference" raises many difficult and important issues. It is a practical and useful book for therapists, including psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, and others.... I recommend this book and hope that it will stimulate further thought and research toward building a scientific base for our clinical hunches."-- "Hospital and Community Psychiatry" "An interesting and unusual book that attempts to throw light on a difficult aspect of psychotherapeutic work and which would be of interest to the practicing medical and non-medical psychotherapist as well as to the interested general psychiatrist."-- "Journal of Psychosomatic Research"

This volume recounts how personal events in the life of a therapist affect therapy and transference and countertransference. Leading psychotherapists share their personal experiences of the effects of life events such as illness, pregnancy, divorce, and malpractice suits on therapy. Through its poignant descriptions of life's intrusions on the therapeutic process, this volume offers guidance for therapists on practicing in the real world.