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Can you hang out with your therapist?
Your Therapist Can’t Be Your Friend Your therapist should not be a close friend because that would create what’s called a dual relationship, something that is unethical in therapy. Dual relationships occur when people are in two very different types of relationships at the same time.
What is maternal transference?
Maternal transference: A relationship that feels motherly in nature, either an idealized one, a realistic one or a challenging one. Unconscious feelings might result in expectations like love, influence, nurturing, or protection projected onto another maternal type figure.
What is transference in therapy and how does it work?
Transference in therapy may be unintentional. A patient redirects feelings about a parent, sibling, or spouse onto the therapist. It could also be intentional or provoked. Your therapist may actively work with you to draw out these feelings or conflicts.
What happens if transference hurts my ability to talk to my therapist?
In the event transference hurts your ability to talk to your therapist, you may need to see a new therapist. The goal of therapy is that you feel comfortable being open and having an honest dialogue with the mental health expert. If transference stands in the way of that practice, therapy won’t be effective.
What is countertransference in therapy and how can it help?
As with transference, however, it can also be positive and help the therapist develop a better relationship with his or her client. Countertransference in therapy can present many difficulties and is something to be on the lookout for as a client.
Is your transference good or bad?
In this view, a “good” or “positive” transference means the therapist and client get along reasonably well. “Negative” transference means some conflict or blockage prevents a good working relationship. It’s not uncommon for a supervisor to ask a trainee “how’s the transference?” and the trainee responds “good” without much elaboration.
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