| Abstract: | Psychotherapy with a patient who is seriously or terminally ill presents the psychologist with many challenges. This article describes the psychotherapy of a client in treatment for cancer. The author outlines the case and examines how ethical challenges and countertransference issues were important considerations in working with the client. Recommendations for psychologists who are providing psychotherapy to seriously or terminally ill patients are then offered. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved) |
