This article explores the therapeutic process as a nonlinear sequence represented best by a spiral. The process is enriched gradually as the stages of therapy proceed and repeat. In the stages described, the appropriate interventions and tools—according to the patient's pathology and what is happening in the therapy at the moment—aid the therapist in continuously monitoring not only his or her work but also the patient's progress toward cure. These ideas are illustrated with a case example of work with a borderline patient.
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