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Countertransference in marital therapy for infidelity

J L Silverstein

    Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
    |November 7, 1998
    PubMed
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    Therapists may experience intense countertransference during infidelity counseling. Unconscious biases and emotions can negatively impact marital therapy effectiveness when dealing with extramarital affairs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Marital Therapy
    • Clinical Supervision

    Background:

    • Infidelity is a common issue in marital therapy.
    • Therapists can experience strong emotional reactions (countertransference) when treating couples facing extramarital affairs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the countertransference reactions therapists may experience during infidelity counseling.
    • To identify potential pitfalls in marital therapy stemming from these therapist biases and emotions.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical case discussion.
    • Exploration of psychodynamic principles in couple therapy.
    • Review of common therapist reactions to infidelity.

    Main Results:

    • Therapists may develop biases, moralistic views, or feelings of anger and helplessness.
    • Unconscious countertransference reactions are more likely to negatively affect the therapeutic process than conscious ones.

    Conclusions:

    • Awareness of countertransference is crucial for effective marital therapy.
    • Supervision and self-reflection can help therapists manage biases when working with infidelity.

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