Describe the transference/counter-transference element of the therapeutic relationship
“We see things not as they are but as we are”
Immanuel Kant (1724 - 1804)
The transference/counter-transference concept is considered an essential part of the analytical process and plays a fundamental part in creating therapeutic change. Clarkson (2003) has identified transference and counter-transference as one of the 5 strands in her model of the therapeutic relationship. Clarkson (2003) defines the transference/counter-transference relationship as the ‘experience of distortion of the working alliance by wishes and fears and experiences from the past transferred onto or into the therapeutic partnership’. This essay will examine the development
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Freud’s followers came to realise that transference could represent a replay of how a client wished an original relationship experience had been eg. if a client saw their father as aloof and disapproving they may see the therapist that way or as warm and loving creating the father they had wished for. O’Brien and Houston (2007) argue that transference may be about the unfulfilled; an innate need unfulfilled in early life and now sought from in the therapist. Joseph (cited in O’Brien and Houston, 2007) claims that fantasies, impulses, defences and conflicts are all lived out through transference. He suggests that transference can act as a framework within which the therapeutic situation can be understood elucidating characteristic ways of relating in the present as well as providing clues about the origins of these patterns of relating. Transference is so powerful that it expresses itself regardless of therapist gender and all within therapy significant relationships will eventually be transferred onto the therapist (Kahn, M., 1997).
However due to its subjective nature it is difficult to empirically validate the existence and effects of transference. However Yi (1998) (cited in Moodley, R. and Palmer, S., 2006) has researched the effects of race and transference in psychoanalytic literature. Racial differences between therapist and client can be seen to act as a facilitator or a deterrent against the development of transference in the therapeutic
As with most clients involving patients and building a collaborative relationship is of extreme importance, connecting with the client and building positive, professional relationships. As attachment is an important of all relationships, and a biological need for people, building a relationship with the client is important for the clients, so they can work in a trusting relationship. Allowing the client to see that as a practitioner you can work collaborate with goal development and then working towards achieve goals or adjusting them during the counselling treatment plan. This will not only be this beneficial for clients, it also supports the practitioner as they develop as a counsellor, reflecting on their own practices with clients.
African Americans are socialized around race, race has special meaning, and they expect to talk about race in psychotherapy; that 's simple enough and not an especially revolutionary idea to many. But here 's the rub. Why do most practitioners avoid talking about race despite race 's special meaning to African Americans? How come so many practitioners accept African Americans feeling unsatisfied even if feeling psychotherapy was helpful? Most important for this work, what happens to the therapeutic alliance when you exclude race in psychotherapy systems and clinical sessions?
Multicultual: Erikson emphasis psychosocial development ppl of color; intense training (personal psychotherapy) exposes therapists own biases and sources of countertransference
In this essay, I am going to give a structured reflective account on the development of a therapeutic relationship with a client on one of my clinical placements as part of my training as a student nurse. I will be using a reflective model which explores the processes involved in developing and maintaining such relationships bearing in mind theoretical knowledge and how it applies to this clinical experience. Jasper (2003) describes reflective practice as one of the ways that professionals learn from experience in order to understand and develop their practice. As a trainee health care professional, I have learnt the importance of reflection in
When comparing and contrasting the differences in the three approaches, I will review the relationship between client and counsellor. I will attempt to discover how the relationship is formed and how it is maintained during the therapeutic process. Once this has been established, I will then look at how the changes occur in the therapeutic relationship and which techniques will be used. I will compare and contrast the approaches of Carl Rogers, Sigmund Freud and Albert Ellis. I will look at how their theories have impacted on the counselling processes in modern times and throughout history.
The purpose of this essay is to reflect on a positive therapeutic interaction that I observed in practice on my placement. Firstly I will give a brief summary of the situation that I observed, followed by evidence that will be supporting why I considered to be a positive interaction, reflecting on what I observed, including feelings and thoughts, also what I have learned by observing and how I can apply my finding to my next practice.
The following essay will aim to explore two developmental theories. It will also look at how they have become relevant in counselling and psychotherapy practice, how they should be helpful and offer support when a presenting issue occurs from a client, and how the counsellor will work in partnership with the client. The chosen theories are based on John Bowlby’s attachment theory and David Winnicott’s developmental theory.
Everyone must have had a pet before, even if it was as small as a fish or as big as an elephant. We’ve all had that one pet, that we will forever remember. The loving relationship between a dog and a person is so unexplainable but very special in its own way. I’ve had a dog when I was born and it would always be there from my first time to talk to being with me my sophomore year. I had a Chinese Shar-Pei, whose name was Kane. He was the most precious pet to me and not one other pet can replace his 1,000 rolls or the two different colored eyes. Everyone thought he was ugly but he’s beautiful to me. The relationship we had was unique. In this relationship it contained us both knowing what we thought and getting in trouble together. The loving
Families are a very important part of a child’s life as they depend on their parents to provide their basic needs. Sometimes a breakdown can take place when those basic needs are not met. Basic needs include food, clothing, shelter and access to medical care. After a report has been filed, it is required for a human service professional to intervene. Any issues that can cause a disruption within a family system that need outside intervention require a human service professional. Human service professionals can include counselor, therapist, case manager, social workers, psychologist and any other profession that empowers a client to achieve their goals and self-sufficiency.
Transference belongs to the client, it is the projection of both positive and negative feelings and emotions directed at the therapist but are toward someone else. One example of transference in the therapeutic environment would be if I were a counselor and I asked my client Sally, a 13- year-old female, how her day was going and her response was vague with no enthusiasm assisted by her rolling her eyes. Sally’s response might not be intentionally directed at me personally, rather the question that I asked. Transference is displayed in this example by the way Sally responds.
with the other (or within a group) is trust and a slow but sure build up of a strong, steady terapeutic
Anytime we can have a win, win situation in learning new and better ways of helping one another is awesome. I think dialogue is a perfect way to retain trust in conversation and build self-esteem (Benner, 1998, p. 133). It keeps arguments down and it allows questions, which is a great way to learn. Anytime we can broaden our understanding of a topic is a plus. I also believe that in building a relationship is much better. In therapeutic conversation it’s all about relationship’s. In relationships we develop empathy which creates a loving bond as if we were in that problem area ourselves. Like a true Christian should do. It can be a learning experience also for the counselor in which can be related into their life as a learning experience. This
Object relations theory focuses on individuals’ perceived representation of relationships which are often formed with significant others at an early age and recognizes that these may be more significant than current relationships in shaping behavior. Object relations theory considers attachments and the quality of past attachments as individuals with secure attachments are can exhibit greater resiliency in relationships of stressful life situations. Additionally, individuals can experience transference when clients unconsciously project “feelings, thoughts, and wishes onto the practitioner, who comes to represent a person from the client’s past such as a parent, sibling, other relative, or teacher” (p.
the therapeutic relationship. Knowing this will create an open communication with my clients in where they are ready to start the therapeutic journey.
In therapeutic relationships across cultures it will remain important to maintain an open stance on learning and accepting aspects of the culture within the counseling relationship. Culture and cultural differences can appear as awkward or uncomfortable to address, however, I believe the client may meet the counselor asking with openness and appreciation, they may see how their counselor wants to truly understand them and their culture to enhance the therapeutic relationship. However, if a counselor assumes something about a client’s culture and voices the assumption, I can see and understand how it may insult the client greatly. Resulting in a conflict within the therapeutic relationship, where the client may view the counselor as someone