Transference
What is transference?
A client unconsciously directs their feelings relating to an important figure in their life, typically a parent or someone in their childhood, towards their therapist.
What is countertransference?
The therapist transfers their personal thoughts, feelings, and conflicts onto client.
What is Projecting?
defence mechanism used to externalise accepted or unacceptable feelings or thoughts onto someone else or an object.
What is self care?
Multiple Anwser; Mantaining a relationship with yourself. Taking the time to do something that makes you happy for ones psychological, emotional, and mental well-being.
What is the address to the Brennan Center?
45 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA
What are the five types of transference?
Paternal, Maternal, Sibling, Non-familial, and Sexualized transference.
Is countertransference normal?
Yes! We are human beings who have our own lived experiences, with our own emotions/feelings and it is normal that countertransference may occur.
Is this projecting? A therapist feels an intense emotional connection to their client
What are the different categories of self-care?
Mental, emotional, phyisical, social, and spiritual self-care.
What is Rihanna's real name?
Robyn Rihanna Fenty
How many categories of transference and what are they?
3 categories; Positive transference, Negative transference, Sexualized transference
Is this countertransference?
No! This is a form of transference
Why might projection occur?
To protect the mind
True or False: Emotional self care include activities such as getting enough sleep, massage therapy, drinking enough water, exercising, and breathing techniques.
False, this an an example of physical self care
In 5 seconds, name 5 fast food places.
Multiple answers: Burger King, Mcdonals, Taco Bell, Wendys, Boston Market, KFC, etc.
What can you do if your client is experiencing a form of transference and you are experiencing difficulty working with them? Name at least 3.
1. Speak with your supervisor
2. Speak to co-workers and colleagues
3. Research and education
What is something you can do when you notice you are experiencing countertransference during a session?
A few answers; You may use supervision to help you unpact your emotionals. Practicing in mindfulness will also be useful to help you better understand your feelings and behaviors and when they are happening.
True or False: Projecting is often confused with Transference
True!
Why is important for social workers to practice self-care?
Multiple answers; Overall, we meet many challenges and re-traumatization because of our work. Especially dealing with everything that goes on in our personal lives, it is essiential that we take care of our mental health and overall well-being to be able to continue to show up for ourselves, our love ones, our day to day responsiblities, and our clients.
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization
What type of transference is this?
Gorwng up, George's father was always loving and supportive. George has a male therapist and projects these same feelings on him.
What are the two categories of countertransference? What does each one refer to?
Positive Countertransference: The intense liking/love of the client, desire to be with the client, and the idealization of the client efforts in therapy.
Negative Countertransference: AKA as activated countertransference, which is intense hatred or strong negative feelings that call attention to a significant importance in the therapist's mental health filled by the client.
Why might it be important to understand projection?
Can help uncover deeper trauma within clients, help understand their insecurities, their beliefs, or values.
How often should you practice self-care?
Everyday!
Can you spell your first and last name backwards in a 15 seconds?
Hopefully, you got it :)!