This volume investigates the clinical complexities and therapeutic implications of transference within the framework of self psychology. Arnold I. Goldberg, a prominent figure in the development of self psychology, compiles clinical research and theoretical discourse to examine how the patient-therapist relationship serves as a primary vehicle for psychological change. The text argues that understanding the 'realities' of transference is essential for practitioners to effectively address the patient's self-structure and developmental needs.

Experts in the field of psychoanalysis recognize this series as a vital resource for clinicians specializing in self psychology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for practitioners and students of advanced psychotherapy.