Month: July 2018
-
Guilt or self-punishment?
“A client separated from his wife, but left his kids with her, and they suffered when she neglected them, often leaving them alone at home. He began to lead the life of a hermit, throwing himself into work, and detaching himself from everyone but his kids whom he met on weekends. Now that he is…
-
No wonder the patient gets angry with you! You are irritating!!
“A colleague said, ‘No wonder the patient gets angry at you. Your constant pressure for feeling can come across as irritating!” How would you respond? My own inclination (based on your book and Allan Abbass’ book) is to say that: 1) pressure to feeling and defense work are key to healing; 2) if we do…