This book contains a collection of papers on or relating to schizophrenia, reflecting the gradual evolution and development of Searles' ideas concerning the psychotherapeutic management of chronic schizophrenic disorders. It delineates advanced techniques in the intensive psychotherapy. "The papers all feature a wealth of exactly appropriate clinical material." ( International Journal of Group Psychotherapy ) "These collected papers may be used as a textbook which delineates advanced techniques in the intensive psychotherapy of the schizophrenic patient. Experienced therapists will find that Searle's thoughtful discussions will deepen their understandings of their daily encounters with psychotic patients. Searle's research has…fashioned new and useful forms for the data he has been able to uncover in his relationship with schizophrenic patients." ( Archives of General Psychiatry ) "The papers all feature a wealth of exactly appropriate clinical material." ( International Journal of Group Psychotherapy ) F. Searles, Harold