ABSTRACT
Even though there are other case studies and process reports in this book which describe a similar theoretical approach, no two therapies, therapists or case studies are alike. Among many other factors, the art and science of therapy requires a unique blending of the rapport and relationship between therapist and client, therapist competence and confidence, client motivation, theoretical knowledge and experience. Rebecca Goldmeier was challenged to put new theoretical ideas taught on her course into practice. Through detailed reflection, as required in a process report, she reminds us how time-consuming this process is for trainees. She points out, however, how helpful it was to organise her ideas under different subheadings and to use suspension sessions both in developing an understanding of process and in writing-up the case. The excerpt she chose to present in her first year of study is, unusually, not from a first session. This is to her credit, as it is sometimes less of a challenge to present material from a first session. In this case, Rebecca first gives some background information to help the reader understand where she had got to in the therapy. Notice that each transaction between therapist and client is followed by her process comments. She also mentions how difficult it can be to work systematically with an individual when one is understandably curious about relationships and patterns of communication outside of the session. However, Rebecca does not lose sight of the fact that it is the material that is transacted within the session that constitutes therapeutic process.
