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The Interns Play: A Mimetic Approach to Introducing and Working with Countertransference in Professional Training.
- Source :
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Journal of College Student Psychotherapy . Jul-Sep2009, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p184-195. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- An approach is presented that introduces the concept of countertransference to predoctoral interns and externs in a unique way during their professional training. This approach goes beyond a didactic presentation of the concept and even beyond discussion of case material in supervision. Through an experiential role-play process called Mimesis, trainees are encouraged to enact scenes from literature that depict typical dilemmas that psychotherapists working in a psychodynamic framework must face. By using carefully chosen stories, supervisors can highlight aspects of the therapeutic process such as managing countertransference feelings. This approach fosters a more flexible and open inquiry into one of the most daunting aspects of professional development for both trainees and supervisors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 87568225
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of College Student Psychotherapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 41998598
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/87568220902793939