Beyond Transference : When the Therapist's Real Life Intrudes

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.