The Music of the Consulting Room.

Abstract

This invited Editorial provides a commentary on Jenifer Nields's article published in the Narrative Medicine section of this issue of Psychodynamic Psychiatry. The author, who is familiar with Nields's clinical work and pedagogical skills, reflects on countertransference awareness and harmonious alignment of psychotherapeutic technique oscillating along the supportive and psychodynamic spectrum to better serve the needs of complex and challenging patients. He further emphasizes the importance of exploring spiritual and religious dimensions when relevant in therapeutic encounters.