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Pregnancy as a transference stimulus.

S E Clarkson

    The British Journal of Medical Psychology
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study explores transference in therapy when the therapist is pregnant, noting a lack of research. Case examples show how patient reactions blend realistic and displaced transference elements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • Transference is a key psychoanalytic concept, referring to unconscious redirection of feelings from one person to another.
    • The impact of a therapist's physical characteristics on transference is an under-researched area.
    • Pregnancy represents a unique and significant physical state for a therapist.

    Observation:

    • This paper examines transference dynamics when a therapist is pregnant.
    • It compares this to transference influenced by other therapist physical attributes.
    • The scarcity of existing literature on this topic is highlighted and analyzed.

    Findings:

    • Case histories reveal typical patient reactions to a pregnant therapist.
    • These reactions often involve a mix of transference elements.

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  • Elements include inappropriate, displaced feelings alongside those grounded in reality.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding these transference patterns is crucial for effective therapy.
    • This research can inform clinical practice and training for therapists.
    • Further investigation into therapist-related transference is warranted.