title: The hard-of-hearing psychotherapist.
abstract: The hard-of-hearing psychotherapist is faced with special problems not faced by other therapists. This paper discusses these in a framework of reality, transference, and countertransference difficulties. Possible solutions are offered. The need of the therapist to work through his own feelings about his hearing deficit is discussed.
mesh_terms: D003379:Countertransference; D006311:Hearing Disorders; D006801:Humans; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012649:Self Concept; D012938:Social Perception; D014167:Transference, Psychology; D014705:Verbal Behavior; D014743:Videotape Recording