Transference

To know which psychological method is best applied to understanding this particular disorder, we need to have an in-depth understanding of such approaches. Behavior therapy involves reinforcement, remodeling, systematic desensitization, relaxation methods, flooding, social skills training, self-management and behavior rehearsal as techniques. The individual’s diagnosis is first done in order to have a treatment plan for them. The therapist is mainly focused on the “what”, “how” and “when.” In…

Countertransference by definition is the opposite from that of transference which was a term coined by Sigmund Freud. Countertransference in this case refers to a therapists or professionals reactions toward the patient. This can consists of a redirection of a psychotherapists feelings towards a client. These feelings can be either negative or positive in nature and can affect the general counseling session. These reactions toward another person are most likely due to personal issues that the…

Throughout life any people are faced with various things that may hold them back. They may not even be aware that they are forced to see things the way that they are. They do not understand that the so called reality around them is not even close to the way things really are. Examples of everyday people having their own set of caves, shackles and shadows are in the books “Choosing a Life Map” by M. Scott Peck, “The Allegory of the Cave” by Plato, and “Salvation” by Langston Hughes. Shackles,…

As discussed by Teyber & McClure (2017), three separate and interrelated components of any therapeutic relationship are (1) the “real relationship” between the client and the clinician, (2) transference and countertransference which regards the significance of the clinician’s emotional responses and (3) the “working alliance” which assists the client with relationships with themselves and others (p.38). During the development of the relationship between the client and the clinician, the…

Complex, and Carl Jung’s thesis of transference. Freud’s theory states that a young child’s sexual development begins when the child loves the parent of the opposite sex, and hates the parent of the same gender (Freud 918). Freud believes this is a natural way of life, and will over time become repressed; however, when a person does not associate with the disappearance of these thoughts, the patient will become neurotic (Freud 918). Similarly, Carl Jung defined transference as a way the patient…

are brought together (Bateman & Fonagy, 1999). Another study found that using specialized treatment that is structured and organized around the persons core symptoms is most effective in treating them (Bateman, 2012). This could be why DBT and transference therapy seemed to have more effective results than the supportive and general therapies. One problem that clinicians may be facing when dealing with BPD is that they may be focusing too heavily on the life threatening conditions present and…

Establishing a rapport or building a relationship is difficult in any situation and can be extremely difficult in a therapeutic setting. In a therapeutic setting being about to utilizing the relationship enhancers to improve or establish a rapport with your client is key. Mark Young stated “If we like, respect, and trust someone, there is a free flow of information-no holding back-and that person’s suggestions hold no weight.” (Young, 2013) When a rapport is built between a client and the…

The purpose of self-disclosure is to maintain a sense of neutrality (transference relationship) and this is where clients will make projections. Generally, alcohol and drug counselors are not there for there own reformation, but to help aid in the recovery of the client (patient). The client's issues come before the counselors…

The most significant person mentioned in this date is Clara Thompson, born on this date, who was considered a progressive figure in American Psychoanalysis in the 1940’s. Her career focused on the psychology of women, psychoanalysis, transference and counter-transference, and psychiatry. In 1943, she founded a training institute that later became known as The William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, and Psychology, which offers psychoanalysis training and treatment centers.…

The last part of the CBT intervention is to prevent relapse. It will be important for the client to be aware of her thoughts and to challenge negative ones. The goal of CBT is to teach the client to become their own therapist. If she finds herself resorting to negative self talk, unable to get out of bed and feeling depressed she should contact her therapist to reinforce the skills she has learned. EMDR EMDR has eight phases which consist of history taking, preparation, assessment,…