Understanding Countertransference with Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder : an Exploratory Quantitative Investigation
Year: 2003
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The present study surveyed 58 psychologists regarding their countertransference (CT) behaviors, CT management ability, empathy, and working alliances when treating patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Common positive and negative CT behaviors were identified when treating their typical patient with BPD. As predicted, results yielded negative correlations between therapists' CT behaviors and their CT management ability, working alliance, and empathy, as well as a positive correlation between therapists' CT management and working alliance, linking CT management to positive treatment outcomes. Therapists' level of experience and theoretical orientation were also examined, finding no significant impact on CT behaviors, CT management, or working alliance. Implications for training and supervision of therapists treating patients with BPD, suggestions for future research, and limitations of the study are discussed.
Author: Michelle Saxen Hunt
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1579967168