Description
Transference and countertransference are natural occurrences within the interpersonal relationship between client and therapist. Gaining understanding of how these phenomena occur in therapy and everyday life encourages clinicians to be more fully attuned with their clients and track important meanings in the work. This webinar will explain these events and illustrate them in terms of how they manifest in therapy. Emphasis on how to stay “on track” during these unconscious processes will be shared. Discussion will also examine how the therapist can understand and manage their own experiences of countertransference. Clinicians will be able to explore these meanings with their clients, both directly and indirectly, in a manner that aids in enhancing the therapeutic relationship and client growth.
This workshop meets the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ requirements for Ethics CEs.
Instructor
Diane Bigler, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over twenty years of experience in social work and mental health. Diane is an expert professional development trainer for mental health professionals, employees, and managers.
Diane was an adjunct professor at University of Kansas School of Social Welfare for ten years, where she earned the distinguished Adjunct Professor of the Year award in 2017. She was also a longtime field liaison, field instructor, and community educator for the university.
Diane has over two decades of clinical experience in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and in the provision of in-home and community-based services. She has also functioned in leadership and supervisory positions as a teacher, mental health consultant, clinical supervisor, and program coordinator.
Diane has facilitated hundreds of trainings in recent years for mental health professionals, physicians, nurses, teachers, first responders, employees, managers, and government officials. Along with her clinical experience, Diane is skilled in corporate wellness and leadership content development and facilitation.
Diane enjoys the creativity that comes with envisioning and designing trainings. She aims to provide informative, engaging, and skill-building trainings. She is consistently described as a dynamic and encouraging educator.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
5:50 – 6:00 Log on
6:00 – 7:30
7:30 – 7:45 BREAK (a video will be played during the break)
7:45 – 9:15
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Reality view approach (Reamer)
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Script examples
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Feeling your own countertransference
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CBT framework for addressing countertransference
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Recognizing and addressing transference
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Clinical recommendations
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Helpful questions
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Types of transference
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T/C with challenging clients
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Case studies resources
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Clinical resources
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Q&A
9:15 Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Describe examples of transference and countertransference in therapy.
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Identify clinical practice situations that reflect transference and countertransference processes.
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Apply ethical and clinical recommendations for addressing and managing transference and countertransference processes.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Prasko, J., Ociskova, M., Vanek, J., Burkauskas, J., Slepecky, M., Bite, I., ... & Juskiene, A. (2022). Managing transference and countertransference in cognitive behavioral supervision: Theoretical framework and clinical application. Psychology research and behavior management, 2129-2155.
Sayers, J. (2021). Online psychotherapy: Transference and countertransference issues. British Journal of Psychotherapy, 37(2), 223-233.
Abargil, M., & Tishby, O. (2022). Countertransference awareness and treatment outcome. Journal of counseling psychology, 69(5), 667.
Gelso, C. J., & Kline, K. V. (2022). Some directions for research and theory on countertransference. Psychotherapy Research, 32(1), 46-51.
James, E. (2020). A critical analysis of the concept of transference in psychodynamic therapy. Also in this issue: Towards, 28.
Li, Q. The Exploration of Cultural Transference and Countertransference in the Therapeutic Relationship. A Vision for the IACAT Journal, 2.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop.
For more information, please read the general policies on our website.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Evaluation
Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.
After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.
