Therapist Autonomy as Countertransference / Patricia G. Leavy.

This paper discusses N. B. Ralph's (1980) four stages of development for the novice therapist, focusing on the fourth stage (therapists become aware of their own feelings and reactions to the therapeutic process) through the author's experience in therapy. The therapist as client is discussed accord...

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Main Author: Leavy, Patricia G.
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1984.
Subjects:
Counselor Attitudes.
Counselor Client Relationship.
Counselor Role.
Counselors.
Developmental Stages.
Personal Autonomy.
Therapists.
Therapy.
Countertransference
Opinion Papers.
Speeches/Meeting Papers.
Genre:
Opinion Papers.
Speeches/Meeting Papers.
Physical Description:11 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
This paper discusses N. B. Ralph's (1980) four stages of development for the novice therapist, focusing on the fourth stage (therapists become aware of their own feelings and reactions to the therapeutic process) through the author's experience in therapy. The therapist as client is discussed according to Karen Horney's classification of neurotic personality styles, and as a way for the therapist to focus on dependency, detachment, and countertransference. Encountering patients with problems similar to unresolved problems in the therapist, and the ability to relinquish control of patients during therapy are presented as outcomes of growth in personal therapy. (LLL)
Note:ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association (30th, New Orleans, LA, March 28-31, 1984).
Microform.
Call Number:ED253793 Microfiche
Audience:
Counselors. ericd
Practitioners. ericd
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.