Abstract
Following a short historical overview of the evolution of the concept of transference, the factors involved in this process are examined. The developmental or dynamic aspects of transference, that is, its illusory character defined by the "potential space" within which transference develops, and the importance of the holding environment at the early stages of therapy for an optimal development of transference are discussed. To understand resistances, Merton Gill's distinction of resistances to the awareness of the transference, and resistances to the resolution of the transference are particularly relevant. Finally, the concept of transference neurosis is focused upon. Detailed clinical vignettes are given to illustrate the points made. Although the clinical material is taken from sessions of patients in analysis the theoretical implications pertaining to the transference are equally applicable to the practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. It is in this spirit that throughout the paper the terms "therapeutic" and "analytic" are used interchangeably.
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