Countertransference in Couples Therapy

Rather than viewing this response as an obstacle, the authors see it as both inevitable and productive. The book examines not only classic countertransference issues but also the ramifications of the therapist's values and experiences. With remarkable honesty, the contributors deal with illness, death, suicide, pregnancy, hatred, rage, envy, sexuality, lust, and burnout.

Applying countertransference theory to couples trmt, countertransference & diagnosis in couples therapy, etc.

Countertransference refers to the therapist's complex reactions to clients—in this case, couples.

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Views countertransference in couples therapy as both inevitable and productive, and examines classical and totalist approaches to countertransference as well as aspects of the therapist's self, including values and current life circumstances, that affect treatment. Presents detailed cases in which countertransference informed the therapy, covering reactions to borderline couples, childbirth issues, suicide, illness, gay couples, and attraction between therapist and client. Cases are marked by an emotional frankness rarely seen in professional writings. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Marion F. Solomon, PhD, is Director of Training at the Lifespan Learning Institute. She lives in Los Angeles.