Management of Countertransference With Borderline Patients" is an open and detailed discussion of the emotional reactions that clinicians experience when treating borderline patients. This book provides a systematic approach to managing countertransference that legitimizes the therapist's reactions and shows ways to use them therapeutically with the patient.
This comprehensive volume- includes an overview of common countertransference feelings that arise in treating borderline patients- describes various aspects of countertransference management- illustrates these aspects with detailed clinical vignettes- covers gender issues in countertransference- presents a detailed examination of countertransference when the therapist is pregnant
"Management of Countertransference With Borderline Patients" serves as a clinical guide for all mental health professionals seeking to avoid boundary violations in their clinical work.