Getting From Here to There

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Clinical work with patients suffering from severe narcissistic, sadomasochistic, and borderline disorders challenges therapists to reassess their guiding assumptions. Sheldon Bach presents a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of attentive presence in fostering trust between analyst and patient. He explores the concept of love that evolves from this trust, which is crucial for sustaining the therapeutic process. Bach advocates for understanding individuals as mind-body unities, with a focus on their distinct states of consciousness, enriching the therapeutic journey.