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- Title
Presence and Involvement: Personal Perspectives on Countertransference.
- Authors
Erskine, Richard G.
- Abstract
Reactive countertransference is nontherapeutic, whereas responsive countertransference is an integral aspect of psychotherapy when the psychotherapist is attuned to the client's affect and needs. Personal examples are used to illustrate the concepts of responsive and reactive countertransference. Awareness and use of each form of countertransference is essential. The psychotherapist's stance of presence and involvement delineates the necessary elements of an effective relationally focused psychotherapy.
- Subjects
COUNTERTRANSFERENCE (Psychology); PSYCHOTHERAPY; PSYCHOTHERAPISTS
- Publication
International Journal of Integrative Psychotherapy, 2023, Vol 14, p1
- ISSN
2156-9703
- Publication type
Article