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A note on counter-transference and anti-Semitism.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|October 1, 1979
Summary
This study explores the complex dynamics of treating a patient with suppressed antisemitic feelings by a Jewish psychiatrist. It examines potential counter-transference issues and proposes therapeutic solutions for managing such sensitive patient-therapist relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Racism and prejudice can manifest in complex psychological ways.
- Understanding the impact of suppressed prejudices in therapy is crucial.
Observation:
- A clinical case involving a patient with suppressed antisemitic feelings treated by a Jewish psychiatrist.
- Exploration of the psychiatrist's potential counter-transference reactions.
Findings:
- Antisemitic feelings can be deeply suppressed by patients.
- Therapist's own biases (counter-transference) can influence treatment.
- Careful management is needed for effective therapeutic outcomes.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of cultural competence in mental health.
- Provides insights into managing transference and counter-transference in diverse patient-therapist dyads.
- Offers a framework for addressing prejudice within the therapeutic setting.