What are counter transference issues?
In psychoanalytic theory, counter-transference occurs when the therapist projects their own unresolved conflicts onto the client. This could be in response to something the client has unearthed. Although many now believe it to be inevitable, counter-transference can be damaging if not appropriately managed.
How do I stop counter transference?
The factors that help manage countertransference in psychotherapy (but I suggest are as relevant to coaching) are:
- Empathy.
- Self-insight.
- Conceptual ability.
- High therapist self-integration (i.e. the less unresolved inner conflicts the therapist has)
- Low therapist anxiety.
Is counter transference bad?
Despite its negative connotations, countertransference itself is not a bad thing. Rather, it’s the ignoring of countertransference that gets counselors into trouble. For example, the ultimate counseling taboo likely involves crossing ethical boundaries and having a sexual relationship with a client.
What is cultural counter transference?
The psychologist Rose Marie Perez Foster coined the term “cultural countertransference” to describe “the clinician’s American value system; theoretical beliefs and practice orientation; subjective biases about ethnic groups; and subjective biases about their own ethnicity” (1998, p. 253).
What is dynamic sizing in psychology?
Dynamic sizing refers to the ability to “flexibly generalize” culture-specific knowledge and to discern when to focus on individual and/or group-based experiences.
How do you assess cultural competence?
Multiply the number of times you have checked “Never” by 1, “Sometimes/Occasionally” by 2, “Fairly Often/Pretty Well” by 3 and “Always/Very Well” by 4. The more points you have, the more culturally competent you are becoming. This is simply a tool.
Is transference a mental disorder?
Transference is a common occurrence among humans, and it may often occur in therapy, but it does not necessarily imply a mental health condition. Transference can also occur in various situations outside of therapy and may form the basis for certain relationship patterns in everyday life.
How common is transference?
When is countertransference is a big deal?
Countertransference can occur in many different ways and have adverse effects. It is a big deal when a clinician brings in their outside experiences and they lose their perspective which can lead to a reaction that hurts the client.
How to prevent transference and countertransference in therapy?
The best way to prevent countertransference is for the therapist to first be aware of how common the phenomenon is. Next, it’s essential for the therapist to be mindful of their own feelings and behaviors.
What are the warning signs of counter transference?
When the client is a child, warning signs of counter-transference for the therapist include: 1 Fantasies of rescuing the child from his situation 2 Ignoring the child’s deviant behavior 3 Encouraging the child to act out
Where can I find a book on countertransference?
Visit the APA Books homepage to browse or search for other books. Understanding strong countertransference reactions can be the hardest part of practice for many mental health professionals-particularly with patients who have experienced great trauma.
