Countertransference and the Creative Arts Therapies: A Review of the Literature and a Practical Guide to Creatively Managing Countertransference
Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: For this research, an integrative literature review of works published between 1993 and 2013 was conducted to explore the meaning of countertransference (CT) in the creative arts therapies and suggested means of CT management that incorporate at least one art form. Though results are limited, they suggest CT is generally understood as conscious and/or unconscious reactions to client material, can be manifested through emotional, cognitive, behavioural and somatic reactions during and after sessions, is perceived as useful if processed, and triggered by many factors such as similarities between client material and therapist’s past and present experiences. Discussion of results yielded a practical guide to creative methods for CT management as well as several recommendations for future research.
Author: Catherine-Emmanuelle Drapeau
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W102523205