Countertransference Reactions in Treatment with the Bereaved
Countertransference is a constant occurrence in the therapeutic interaction between psychotherapist and patient. This article provides a brief discussion of countertransference and explores the particular challenges psychotherapists encounter when working with bereaved patients. A clinical vignette...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publishing
2009
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Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2009, Volume: 63, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 1-7 |
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| Summary: | Countertransference is a constant occurrence in the therapeutic interaction between psychotherapist and patient. This article provides a brief discussion of countertransference and explores the particular challenges psychotherapists encounter when working with bereaved patients. A clinical vignette describes the dangers of unconscious defense against the experience of loss and emphasizes the importance of recognizing grieving as a natural and restorative process. |
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| ISSN: | 2167-776X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/154230500906300108 |