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Countertransference and the obese patient.

W K Drell1

  • 1Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.

American Journal of Psychotherapy
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Therapists must manage their feelings about obesity during psychotherapy. Awareness of attitudes and using countertransference can improve treatment outcomes for obese patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Obesity Studies

Background:

  • Psychotherapy with obese patients presents unique challenges.
  • Therapist's personal feelings about obesity can impact treatment.
  • Understanding these feelings is crucial for effective therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the management of therapist feelings in psychotherapy for obesity.
  • To highlight the role of countertransference in treating obese patients.
  • To improve therapeutic outcomes for individuals with obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of therapist's attitudes towards obesity.
  • Review of countertransference as a diagnostic tool.
  • Application of countertransference in intervention planning.

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Main Results:

  • Therapist feelings about obesity are complex and varied.
  • Countertransference provides valuable insights into the patient's experience.
  • Utilizing countertransference can enhance therapeutic strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Managing therapist emotions is essential for successful obesity psychotherapy.
  • Increased self-awareness and use of countertransference improve patient outcomes.
  • Effective therapeutic alliances are built on understanding and managing these dynamics.