Therapeutic issues arising from the pregnancy of the therapist.

Evaluates 3 case studies of female patients (21–25 yrs old) to illustrate possible effects of pregnancy of the therapist on the therapeutic process. In each case, the patient exhibited a transference reaction compatible with her underlying character structure. In addition to being aware of her own feelings and conflicts that may interfere with treatment, the pregnant therapist needs to be alert to intensified transference reactions that may profoundly alter the course of therapy. Finally, she must be prepared to modify treatment in order to maximize the positive therapeutic possibilities of the altered emotional climate. (8 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)