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Transference, counter-transference and repetition: some implications for nursing practice.

¹School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. AlunCharlesJones@manchester.ac.uk

Journal of Clinical Nursing

|October 22, 2005

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Psychoanalytic concepts like transference and counter-transference significantly impact nursing practice and career choices. Understanding these dynamics aids nurses in constructive communication and professional development.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Nursing Studies
Psychoanalysis

Background:

Transference can be a source of both creativity and destructiveness in professional relationships.
Understanding transference and counter-transference aids nurses in managing complex interpersonal dynamics.
These concepts influence career choices within nursing and other health professions.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce nurses to psychoanalytic concepts of transference, counter-transference, and repetition compulsion.
To illustrate the application of these psychoanalytic ideas in nursing practice and occupational choice.
To explore the potential benefits of recognizing these dynamics for professional development.

Main Methods:

Discussion paper format.

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Main Results:

Transference and counter-transference are inherent in all human relationships, influencing interactions.
Recognizing relational difficulties' origins offers avenues for professional growth.
Nurses may lack insight into occupational motivations due to limited personal therapy culture.

Conclusions:

Further research is needed on motivational factors for choosing nursing as a profession.
The nursing profession could benefit from integrating a culture of personal therapy.
Understanding transference and counter-transference enhances nurse-patient and colleague relationships, benefiting healthcare users.