Marital and Family Therapy

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When a client has romantic feelings for his therapist, how should the therapist provide the safest environment?
  1. Forbid the client from bringing up the topic again
  2. Openly discuss the idea of transference as a common occurrence in therapy
  3. Let the client know that the feelings are mutual
  4. Act on those feelings
Explanation
Answer - B - Transference is a very common occurrence in therapy, particularly if you spend enough time with the same therapist. This person’s safe space would best be provided by explaining the normalcy of this happening, the surprising frequency, and that the outcome does not need to be a relationship beyond that of therapist and client. The client will have an entirely new sense of safety and responsibility.
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