Towards a Transtheoretical Definition of Countertransference: Re-visioning the Clinician's Intersubjective Experience

This book explores the analysts countertransference experience in clinical settings from a number of theoretical perspectives in order to develop a transtheoretical definition of countertransference. It utilizes a philosophical hermeneutic approach to ask how pathological countertransference develops, how analysts separate themselves from the patients experience, and what analysts should do to prevent their countertransference response from interfering with treatment. By re-interpreting selected writings in a new light, it develops a transtheoretical definition and approach to countertransference, offering a timely reassessment of the meaning and understanding of countertransference as it has evolved over the past century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of analysts' countertransference experiences within clinical settings, drawing from a diverse range of theoretical perspectives to establish a comprehensive transtheoretical definition of countertransference. The author begins by exploring the very essence of countertransference, employing a philosophical hermeneutic approach to delve into the question of how pathological countertransference arises, how analysts maintain a sense of separation from their patients' experiences, and the necessary steps they can take to ensure that their countertransference responses do not impede the treatment process. Through a unique hermeneutic methodology, the author uncovers philosophical themes within selected writings, offering a deeper understanding of countertransference. By re-interpreting these selected texts in a fresh light, the book develops a transformative transtheoretical definition and approach to countertransference. This groundbreaking work not only reassesses the evolving meaning and understanding of countertransference over the past century but also provides a unique pathway through various depth psychological, therapeutic, and theoretical approaches to countertransference. By foregrounding the significance and therapeutic value of the concept, the book seeks to establish a new transtheoretical framework that will appeal to scholars and researchers in the fields of psychology and mental health.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032335568