Three case studies are used to discuss transference and countertransference issues arising from the pregnancy of mental health counselors. Discussion focuses on the effects of pregnancy on the therapist herself and clients' reactions to a pregnant therapist. (TE)

Illustrates the use of implosive therapy using a case study of a woman with a fear of injections. Follow-up showed therapeutic gains were sustained. Issues including the client's and therapist's personality were discussed within multimodal behavior therapy. (JAC)

If the family therapist can transfer to the court context the art of influencing interpersonal situations, the effectiveness of his/her testimony will be enhanced. Describes predictable legal behaviors and suggests to the family therapist strategic responses to improve skills as an expert witness. (Author)