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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