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The "unobjectionable" positive countertransference

R P Fox1

  • 1Los Angeles Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, USA. Rpfoxmd@aol.com

Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|February 6, 1999
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Positive countertransference, or loving feelings in therapy, is often overlooked. This paper examines why this crucial aspect of psychoanalysis is neglected and highlights its therapeutic benefits.

Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalysis
  • Psychotherapy
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Freud's assertion on "love" in therapy contrasts with the neglect of positive countertransference in psychoanalytic literature.
  • Historical and personal factors contribute to the avoidance of discussing positive countertransference.
  • The concept of "unobjectionable" positive countertransference remains underexplored in clinical and theoretical writings.

Observation:

  • A case vignette illustrates the facilitating and therapeutic role of positive countertransference.
  • The analyst's internal conflict and struggles with expressing loving feelings are presented.
  • The vignette highlights the complexities and potential avoidance surrounding positive countertransference.

Findings:

  • Positive countertransference serves vital functions for the patient (analysand), the therapist (analyst), and the overall analytic process.

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  • It can act as a catalyst for therapeutic progress and deeper insight.
  • Understanding and integrating positive countertransference enhances the therapeutic alliance.

    • Implications:

    • Further research is needed to develop a psychoanalytic technique model that incorporates the analyst's noninterpretive contributions.
    • Clinical practice can benefit from acknowledging and utilizing positive countertransference.
    • This exploration opens avenues for a more comprehensive understanding of the therapeutic relationship.