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Therapist envy.

R M Whitman¹, E L Bloch

¹Department of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, OH 45267-0582.

Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic

|January 1, 1990

Summary

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Envy, once seen as a trait, is now understood in relationships. This study examines envy in therapy, noting its potential to harm the therapeutic bond.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychiatry
Social Sciences

Background:

Envy is a powerful interpersonal dynamic.
Historically viewed as a personality trait, envy is now understood as a relational phenomenon.
The therapeutic setting provides a unique context for observing envy.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the role and impact of envy within the therapeutic relationship.
To examine envy from both the patient's and therapist's perspectives.
To understand how envy can disrupt the therapeutic process.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of therapeutic interactions.
Case study approach examining instances of envy.
Review of psychoanalytic and interpersonal theories of envy.

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Main Results:

Envy manifests as an intense affect that can impede therapeutic progress.
Both patients and therapists can experience and enact envy.
Unrecognized envy can significantly damage the therapeutic alliance.

Conclusions:

Envy is a critical factor in understanding interpersonal dynamics, particularly in therapy.
Therapists must be aware of envy's potential to disrupt treatment.
Recognizing and addressing envy is crucial for therapeutic success.