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Countertransference disclosure and the conceptualization of analytic technique
The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
|March 12, 1998
Summary
This study explores countertransference disclosure in psychoanalysis, where analysts share their differing experiences during sessions to foster mutual understanding. This approach aims to deepen insight by collaboratively examining discrepancies in the analytic setting.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Traditional focus on countertransference disclosure centers on therapeutic impasses.
- Exploration of countertransference disclosure beyond moments of conflict is needed.
Observation:
- The analyst explicitly shares their subjective experience during a session when it diverges from the patient's perception.
- This disclosure is framed as a collaborative opportunity for the patient and analyst to explore together.
Findings:
- Presents a clinical example illustrating this method of countertransference disclosure.
- Compares this approach to other analytic techniques, highlighting its unique contribution.
Implications:
- Addresses inherent questions of asymmetry and anonymity within the analytic relationship.
- Suggests a novel way to utilize countertransference for enhanced therapeutic understanding and insight.