Management of Countertransference with Borderline Patients

Book excerpt: 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.