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Countertransference in group psychotherapy: waking a sleeping dog
1Department of Counselor Education, Pennsylvania State University, USA.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|October 1, 1995
Summary
This review critiques the literature on countertransference (CT) in group psychotherapy, finding a lack of empirical research. It proposes starting research on CT origins, triggers, manifestations, effects, and management in group settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychotherapy
- Group Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Countertransference (CT) is a complex phenomenon in psychotherapy.
- Existing literature on CT in group therapy lacks empirical validation.
- Understanding CT is crucial for effective group treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and critique the existing literature on countertransference in group psychotherapy.
- To identify gaps in research regarding CT in group settings.
- To advocate for and propose guidelines for future research in this area.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of countertransference in group psychotherapy.
- Analysis of literature based on a framework of CT origins, triggers, manifestations, effects, and management.
- Critical evaluation of the research foundation of the reviewed literature.
Main Results:
- The current body of literature on countertransference in group psychotherapy is largely theoretical.
- A significant lack of empirical research underpins the understanding of CT in group dynamics.
- Key areas such as CT origins, triggers, manifestations, effects, and management require empirical investigation.
Conclusions:
- The literature on countertransference in group psychotherapy is critically underdeveloped from a research perspective.
- There is a compelling need to initiate empirical research into countertransference within group therapy.
- Guidelines are presented to facilitate the development of a research base for CT in group psychotherapy.