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Countertransference responses in short-term dynamic psychotherapy.

G Vaslamatzis, P Kanellos, V Tserpe

    Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study highlights the critical role of countertransference in short-term dynamic psychotherapy (STDP). Managing therapist responses linked to patient transference, therapist traits, and therapy stages is key for effective treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • Countertransference definitions vary in psychoanalytic literature.
    • Authors agree on the necessity of conscious awareness and control of countertransference.
    • The study focuses on the significance of countertransference in short-term dynamic psychotherapy (STDP).

    Observation:

    • Three clinical examples from STDP sessions were analyzed.
    • Psychotherapies were conducted at the Athens University Psychiatric Clinic.
    • Therapists were psychiatry residents under psychoanalytically trained supervision.

    Findings:

    • Three distinct types of countertransference responses were identified.
    • Responses linked to patient transference patterns.

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  • Responses related to therapist character structure.
  • Responses observed during specific STDP phases, particularly termination.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding these countertransference types can enhance therapeutic effectiveness in STDP.
    • Awareness of therapist-related countertransference is crucial.
    • Recognizing countertransference during termination is vital for successful patient outcomes.