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

Judith H. Gold (Author), John C., M.D. Nemiah (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 088048361X | ISBN-13: 978-0880483612 | Publication Date: January 1993 | Edition: 1

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 lifeÂs intrusions on the therapeutic process, this volume offers guidance for therapists on practicing in the real world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

" "Beyond Transference" is more than a tantalizing bagatelle and warrants the attention of every psychiatrist."-- "Southern California Psychiatrist"

About the Author

Judith H. Gold, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., is in private practice in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Gold is editor of the Clinical Practice Series of books published by American Psychiatric Press, Inc. John C. Nemiah, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry, Emeritus, at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire, where he is actively engaged in the supervision of psychiatric residents.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub; 1 edition (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088048361X
• ISBN-13: 978-0880483612
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,133,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)