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Terrifying Transferences: Aftershocks of Childhood Trauma

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Dr. Larry Hedges is a prolific writer. He has redefined the way therapists, especially analyists, work with primitive personality formation. In this book, his latest, he reviews his formulations on his listening perspectives, especially emphasizing work with patients, his and his colleagues, who are struggling with the consequences of very early breaks in the bonding process. He has collected several contributions from associates who work with difficult patients. These clinicians look fearlessly, and honestly at the difficulties inherent in this work. Dr. Hedges comments on each case and overviews issues present, both the nature of the work and reactions of the clinicians. Hedges also reviews difficult cases of his own. He ties the material in a very convincing manner to his theoretical positions. The book is highly readable, and yet does not dumb-down the theories and practicalities presented. Especially in this work, "Terrifying Transferences," Hedges shows his ability to integrate deep theoretical propositions and actual hour-to-hour work in sessions.