Monitoring what the patient says, how they behave, and the clinician’s own countertransference (emotional reaction).
Aiming to move patients from "identity diffusion" (fragmented views of self and others) toward a cohesive, realistic self-concept.
It distills the core elements of TFP and its roots in Object Relations Theory into accessible language. Richard G. Hersh, Eve Caligor, Frank E. Yeomans...
You can find more detailed information or purchase the text through publishers like Springer Link or retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble . Fundamentals of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy
managing co-occurring medical symptoms and the role of (medication) alongside therapy. Fundamental TFP Principles Highlighted Monitoring what the patient says, how they behave,
The authors demonstrate how TFP principles can be used even when a patient is not in formal individual psychotherapy, helping to manage "difficult" patients in diverse settings.
This work serves as a practical, clinically-grounded manual for applying —an evidence-based treatment originally designed for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)—across various clinical environments. Core Objectives of the Work You can find more detailed information or purchase
The therapist remains a neutral yet active observer to help the patient identify and interpret their "split-off" internalized relationships in the "here and now" of the session.