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coun·ter·trans·fer·ence
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countertransferencenoun
the psychoanalyst's displacement of emotion onto the patient or more generally the psychoanalyst's emotional involvement in the therapeutic interaction
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countertransferencenoun
The transference of a therapist's own unconscious feelings to his or her patient; unconscious or instinctive emotion felt towards the patient.
Etymology: From counter- + transference.
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Countertransference
Countertransference is defined as redirection of a psychotherapist's feelings toward a client – or, more generally, as a therapist's emotional entanglement with a client.
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countertransference
Countertransference is a psychological term that refers to the emotional response or reaction a therapist, counselor, or other mental health professional might have towards a client or patient, often influenced by the therapist's own personal experiences, biases, or unresolved emotions. Essentially, countertransference is the redirection of the therapist's feelings towards his or her client. It can be both positive and negative, and is often an important tool in understanding the relationship dynamic within the therapeutic process.
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Countertransference
Countertransference is defined as redirection of a psychotherapist's feelings toward a client—or, more generally, as a therapist's emotional entanglement with a client.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of countertransference in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of countertransference in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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