i.Clinical material has been presented which describes clearly certain regressive experiences not ordinarily accessible to normal and neurotic persons. Transformations in the identity and function of 'internal critics' during therapy are documented, including a sudden disowning reprojection of the mother's voice and, later, hallucination of the therapist's voice in a moment of critical need.

ii.The patient spontaneously interpreted the clear hallucination of her mother's voice as a step towards differentiation and recovery; and it is assumed that hallucination of the therapist's voice had a similar significance.