Books by Leon Wurmser

Offers analysts and psychodynamic therapists a way of understanding the theoretical intersection of shame, guilt, and narcissism substance abuse. This work incorporates contemporary relational and intersubjective perspectives understanding that the analyst's involvement of the self is critical for the successful treatment of the serious neuroses.

Describes in detail how to effectively treat severely ill but not psychotic patients, by careful psychotherapeutic work on the defenses and the superego. The author demonstrates his flexible and individualized method with clinical material taken directly from actual patient - therapist interaction.