Description:

The therapeutic alliance is described along with transference and transference acting-out. The therapeutic task is defined – i.e., to help the patient convert transference acting-out to therapeutic alliance and transference through appropriate interventions. The psychotherapy of each of the disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic and Schizoid) is described in terms of indications, therapeutic technique and goals. Clinical examples will be given. Two videotapes of psychotherapy will be presented- one with a Borderline patient and the other with a Narcissistic disorder. Countertransference problems are described.

Educational Objectives:

1. To describe the clinical vicissitudes of the Disorders of the Self triad (self activation leads to anxiety and depression which leads to defense).
2. To describe the appropriate intervention for each diagnosis.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*