Abstract
A growing body of psychoanalytic literature recognizes that dynamic therapy can be transformative for therapists as well as
for patients. Relational concepts such as co-construction and mutual regulation highlight interactive processes that facilitate
bidirectional change. This paper summarizes the theoretical rationale for mutual transformation, presents a detailed case
study illustrating how transformation evolves, and concludes with a brief commentary written by the patient.
for patients. Relational concepts such as co-construction and mutual regulation highlight interactive processes that facilitate
bidirectional change. This paper summarizes the theoretical rationale for mutual transformation, presents a detailed case
study illustrating how transformation evolves, and concludes with a brief commentary written by the patient.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-13
- DOI 10.1007/s10615-011-0349-y
- Authors
- Gerald Schamess, 93 Bliss Street, Florence, MA 01062, USA
- Journal Clinical Social Work Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-3343
- Print ISSN 0091-1674