Coleman describes some of the differences between psychoanalysis and psychotherapy in the initial phases. Although both deal with problems of conflict, resistance and transference, the methods employed are different since the aims are different. He stresses above all the avoidance of 'intensive dependency reactions' in psychotherapy, as though this need not be avoided in psychoanalysis. Coleman then describes certain technical maneuvers like consistent attention to the current situation, spacing of interviews, superficial interpretations, etc., which are useful in strengthening the defenses without stirring up infantile conflicts.