There Ain't No Cure without Sex: The Provision of a “Vital” Base

Abstract

This essay examines from the perspective of a diagnosis of hysteria Helena Hargaden's (2001) case study of an intensive, complex psychotherapy with a male client. The clinical discussion is focused on the erotic transference/countertransference matrix with specific recommendations as to how the erotic and sexual aspects of this case might have been elaborated more fully.

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William F. Cornell

William F. Cornell, M.A., Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (clinical), maintains an independent, private practice in psychotherapy and clinical training and supervision in Pittsburgh. He is currently editor of the ITAA newsletter, The Script. He can be reached at 36 Corbriwood Lane, Gibsonia, PA 15044 or by email at [email protected].