Navigating Transference and Counter-Transference

Course overview

While transference and countertransference are concepts that were introduced by Dr. Sigmund Freud over 100 years ago, they remain relevant and complex aspects of therapeutic relationships today. Transference occurs when a client projects their feelings about another person onto their therapist, while countertransference happens when a therapist projects their feelings onto their client. Mental health professionals need to be able to recognize and understand these concepts to better understand themselves and their clients' underlying motivations and patterns. This course will provide an in-depth review of transference and countertransference. The risk factors, causes, signs, types, and impact on the therapeutic process are thoroughly discussed. Strategies for managing transference and countertransference are outlined. Ethical considerations are also mentioned.