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An experiential alternative to countertransference.

A R Mahrer1

  • 1School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. amahrer@uottawa.ca

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|July 13, 2001
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This study explores an experiential therapy alternative where therapist and client focus on a "third thing." This approach offers novel uses for therapist personal reactions, distinct from traditional countertransference focus.

Area of Science:

  • Psychotherapy Research
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Experiential Therapy

Background:

  • Traditional psychotherapy often focuses on the dyadic relationship between therapist and client.
  • Therapist's personal reactions and countertransference are typically analyzed in relation to the client's transference.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and illustrate an experiential alternative in therapy.
  • To explore novel applications of therapist personal reactions when focusing on a "third thing" rather than the dyad.

Main Methods:

  • A case study is presented to illustrate the therapeutic approach.
  • The focus shifts from therapist-client interaction to a shared external focus (the "third thing").

Main Results:

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  • This alternative method allows for unique utilization of the therapist's personal reactions.
  • It provides a different framework for understanding therapist reactions compared to traditional countertransference analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The "third thing" focus offers a potentially valuable alternative in experiential therapy.
  • This approach expands the understanding and application of therapist personal reactions in clinical practice.