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Stigma and Countertransference in Resident Attitudes toward Patients with Substance Use Disorders
1Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research.
Psychodynamic Psychiatry
|June 1, 2023
Summary
New therapists face challenges with countertransference, particularly negative feelings toward patients with substance use disorders. Developing awareness and analytical skills are crucial for navigating these complex emotions and biases in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychotherapy Training
Background:
- New therapists and psychiatry residents struggle to understand their countertransference, especially negative feelings, which conflicts with their professional identity.
- Developing countertransference awareness is vital for navigating complex clinical interactions and personal biases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine countertransference reactions influenced by stigma toward patients with substance use disorders.
- To highlight the importance of acknowledging and exploring these reactions in training.
Main Methods:
- The article examines countertransference reactions.
- It focuses on the impact of social and personal stigma related to substance use disorders.
Main Results:
- Exploring countertransference provides insights into patient and dyadic psychodynamics.
- It helps trainees manage difficult emotions, biases, and recognize the need for supervision.
Conclusions:
- Training in countertransference awareness is essential for therapists.
- It equips them with lifelong skills to manage complex emotional dynamics and biases in patient care.
Keywords:
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