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NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Category - Counseling and Psychotherapy

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An example of countertransference in a therapeutic relationship is:
  1. Therapist Jane remains quiet when her client becomes defiant.
  2. Therapist Jane reminds the client of her emotionally abusive mother, causing the client to react negatively to therapist Jane
  3. Therapist Jane reminds the client of her emotionally abusive mother, causing the client to shut down, and refuse to speak to therapist Jane.
  4. Therapist Jane is struggling with disciplining her child at home. Jane is working with a client who is defiant throughout the session, and reacts to client as if he or she were her child.
Explanation
Answer: D - Countertransference happens when a therapist transfers their (often unresolved) feelings, or emotions to the client. This is often in response to client transference where the client transmits their feelings for other individuals in their life onto the therapist. Initially, transference or countertransference can appear negative, but if handled correctly, they can be a growth opportunity for both parties.
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