Introduction
In the following paper, I will explore the topic of counter transference. The material that I feel is most relevant is the reading by Goldstein, “transference and counter transference”. I feel that deconstructing some of our beliefs, values, and attachment mechanisms will benefit the client so I can be able to self-scrutinize what baggage I bring to the client-therapist didactic. It also provides an interesting case that I can reflect and see myself in. This later helps transfer into the therapist- client didactic of self-reflection. One part of countertransference is relational theory that is addressing any of the transference and counter transferences that may come up in the treatment relationship and understand how these play …show more content…
This is relevant when a client brings up a particularly strong episode from the past, and it is something from my past as well. It is good to empathize but, I need to get out of my own way and can be mindful and in the moment with a client. In a relational theory, it’s important to understand my past. A client may bring up a relationship dynamic of their past early relationships in a therapeutic setting. This can be played out in a parent-child role, with me acting in a similar manner as my clients’ parent which may trigger dynamics from their own past. The second part of understanding countertransference in a relational theory is addressing any of these dynamics that may come up in the treatment relationship and understand how these play a significant role in bringing about client …show more content…
I feel that I may have an anxious preoccupied attachment due to the fact I am always trying to prove my knowledge and have the need to prove something in my relationships or interactions instead of letting people, clients, opinions progress naturally. Some of these feelings I have been self-aware of when in the classroom setting always wanting to raise my hand and get “acceptance” of my intelligence. I do hope we address the raw emotions of social work with identity and clinical practice. This is what excites me as a social worker, which is to do the work on myself and to be also able to help others to do the
In the following paper, I will explore the topic of counter transference. The material that I feel is most relevant is the reading by Goldstein, “transference and counter transference”. I feel that deconstructing some of our beliefs, values, and attachment mechanisms will benefit the client so I can be able to self-scrutinize what baggage I bring to the client-therapist didactic. It also provides an interesting case that I can reflect and see myself in. This later helps transfer into the therapist- client didactic of self-reflection. One part of countertransference is relational theory that is addressing any of the transference and counter transferences that may come up in the treatment relationship and understand how these play …show more content…
This is relevant when a client brings up a particularly strong episode from the past, and it is something from my past as well. It is good to empathize but, I need to get out of my own way and can be mindful and in the moment with a client. In a relational theory, it’s important to understand my past. A client may bring up a relationship dynamic of their past early relationships in a therapeutic setting. This can be played out in a parent-child role, with me acting in a similar manner as my clients’ parent which may trigger dynamics from their own past. The second part of understanding countertransference in a relational theory is addressing any of these dynamics that may come up in the treatment relationship and understand how these play a significant role in bringing about client …show more content…
I feel that I may have an anxious preoccupied attachment due to the fact I am always trying to prove my knowledge and have the need to prove something in my relationships or interactions instead of letting people, clients, opinions progress naturally. Some of these feelings I have been self-aware of when in the classroom setting always wanting to raise my hand and get “acceptance” of my intelligence. I do hope we address the raw emotions of social work with identity and clinical practice. This is what excites me as a social worker, which is to do the work on myself and to be also able to help others to do the