NYMC Faculty Publications
The Transformative Therapeutic Relationship: A Challenge and Opportunity
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1521/pdps.2024.52.3.327
Journal Title
Psychodynamic Psychiatry
First Page
327
Last Page
344
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2024
Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
The transformative therapeutic relationship is a unique interpersonal and intrapsychic phenomenon between analyst and patient. It occurs within the therapeutic framework, and is characterized by specific boundaries of time, place, and verbal and behavioral interactions. Collectively, these interactions may facilitate mutual trust, caring, respect, and affection between analyst and patient. The shared experience of the transformative therapeutic relationship can result in significant intrapsychic and interpersonal changes for both patient and analyst. Clinical case presentations are provided.
Recommended Citation
Glucksman, M. L. (2024). The Transformative Therapeutic Relationship: A Challenge and Opportunity. Psychodynamic Psychiatry, 52 (3), 327-344. https://doi.org/10.1521/pdps.2024.52.3.327