Treating the Black Patient: Transference Questions

Abraham I. Cohen, Ph.DAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 28, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1974.28.1.137

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This paper deals with some theoretical as well as practical problems that confront a white analyst when treating a black patient in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy. Basic questions about the development of transference neurosis, countertransference, techniques, and modifications in the analytic work are suggested and discussed. A clinical case is presented for illustrative purposes.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 28 • Number 1 • 1974, pp. 1–170

Pages: 137 - 143

PubMed: 4812106

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Published in print: 1974, pp. 1–170

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Abraham I. Cohen, Ph.D^*

New York, N.Y.

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Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, New York City; Mailing address: 125 East 87th St., New York, N.Y. 10028.

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Treating the Black Patient: Transference Questions

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