A Patient-Therapist’s Reaction to Her Therapist’s Serious Illness
Abstract
A therapist’s personal crisis during the course of psychotherapy impacts the work, the relationship, the therapist, and the patient. A patient-therapist’s experience of her therapist’s illness is the focus of this paper. The author surveys the literature, addresses the real relationship, and presents recommendations to clinicians.
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