ABSTRACT

Reciprocal feedback between clinical practice and theory Her expertise in clinical matters means that Hanna Segal relies heavily on dream interpretation in her work. This can be seen in the many clinical examples we find in her writings – such an approach really does make her work with her patients come alive. These examples, however, are not simply clinical illustrations; Segal uses them to shed new light on clinical matters through her use of theory and on theoretical issues through her use of clinical examples.