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Countertransference and psychoanalytic technique.

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    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |July 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The concept of counter-transference in psychoanalysis has evolved from unconscious interference to encompassing all analyst emotional reactions. This broadened view, influenced by theoretical and clinical factors, offers benefits but also potential disadvantages.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalysis
    • Psychology
    • Psychotherapy

    Background:

    • Freud's initial concept of counter-transference involved unconscious interference impacting patient understanding.
    • Over 40 years, the definition has broadened to include all analyst emotional responses during therapy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the evolution of counter-transference concept in psychoanalytic technique.
    • To discuss the benefits and disadvantages of the broadened definition.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of psychoanalytic theory and technique.
    • Analysis of conceptual shifts in counter-transference.

    Main Results:

    • The concept has expanded significantly beyond Freud's original definition.

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  • Factors contributing to this shift include structural hypothesis, Kleinian/interpersonal schools, work with severe patients, and cultural trends.

    • Conclusions:

    • The inclusive conceptualization of counter-transference presents both advantages and potential drawbacks.
    • Understanding this evolution is crucial for contemporary psychoanalytic practice.