The psychiatrist’s self as a clinical tool
Psychiatry, perhaps more than any other medical specialty, is a field defined by ambiguity. Unlike other branches of medicine, where diagnostic tests and standardized protocols guide treatment, psychiatry often operates in a landscape where clear-cut answers are rare. The psychiatrist’s primary tools are not scalpels or stethoscopes, but words, presence, and (most crucially) the self.
Psychological transference and countertransference: double-edged swords
Psychological transference and countertransference are central to the practice of psychiatry, …
