ABSTRACT

This book allows patients to speak for themselves about their psychoanalytic experiences. It challenges the preconceived perception that the analytic practitioner "knows best" when it comes to treatment, and responds to the growing sophistication of those seeking the treatment.

chapter One|9 pages

Meeting the challenge

chapter Two|27 pages

Beginning the analytic journey*

chapter Three|20 pages

Working with the transference

chapter Four|27 pages

The quality of engagement*

chapter Five|26 pages

The paternal transference*

chapter Six|13 pages

Ending the analysis

chapter Seven|12 pages

Post analytic reflections

chapter Nine|24 pages

Drawing together key findings*