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Classification of countertransference for utilization in supervision.

M Lakovics

    American Journal of Psychotherapy
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Supervision of countertransference is complex due to varied meanings and lack of a clear framework. This paper introduces a six-type classification to aid understanding and application in clinical supervision.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Psychotherapy Supervision

    Background:

    • Countertransference presents significant challenges in clinical supervision.
    • Ambiguity in definitions and negative connotations complicate its management.
    • Lack of a unified conceptual framework hinders consistent application.

    Observation:

    • Historically, debate exists regarding countertransference in personal therapy versus supervision.
    • Diverse interpretations and affective meanings contribute to supervisory difficulties.
    • Psychiatric residents' supervision experiences highlight practical issues.

    Findings:

    • A novel classification categorizes countertransference into six distinct phenomena.
    • These include concordant identification, complementary identification, and interactional reactions.
    • Other types identified are life events, institutional countertransference, and classical countertransference.

    Implications:

    • This classification offers a structured approach to understanding and managing countertransference in supervision.
    • It provides a shared language and framework for supervisors and trainees.
    • Facilitates more effective clinical supervision and potentially enhances therapeutic outcomes.

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