Countertransference is generally regarded to be a situation where a counsellor is drawn into the client transference due to a lack of boundaries or lack of awareness. Alternatively, it can also describe a counsellor’s independently getting caught up in transferring their own feelings to a client. This is a conscious or sub-conscious emotional response
In the following two weeks we want to focus on the concepts of transference and countertransference as it unfolds during counselling. Transference is the association with somebody from the past (usually childhood) which impacts the current (counselling) relationship. It can be described as a way of responding to situations or relationships in the present
In the previous articles we have highlighted various aspects of communication and conflict also providing examples to make the material clearer and more applicable. In this article we want to wrap up the topics by finding a way forward. You will be clear that the way couples approach conflict can have a huge impact
This is the fifth article on communication in marriages and relationships. We once more focus on the destructive patterns in dealing with conflict and find a way forward in addressing them. We are again reminded that conflict is inevitable in all close relationships, also that we are friends not enemies; we must check how we
This is the fourth article on communication in marriages and relationships. In article three we started to shift the focus towards conflict and managing this conflict. We again discuss the destructive patterns in dealing with conflict and find a way forward in addressing them. In our previous article we indicated that conflict is inevitable
This is the third article on communication in marriages and relationships. Here we shift the focus towards conflict and managing this conflict. In the following articles let’s discuss the destructive patterns in dealing with conflict and find a way forward in addressing them. Conflict is inevitable in all close relationships. We are all different
In this, the second article on communication in marriages and relationships, the focus shifts directly at HOW we communicate. We are continuously in communication with each other. The guideline provided relates to more serious in-depth communication. This requires a favourable time and circumstances to be successful. TIMING can be essential in having a spouse
In the next few months, we will be presenting ideas, opinions and guidelines on working with couples with specific emphasis on communication in the marriage/relationship and how we manage conflict in our marriage or relationship. The information provided is gathered from literature as well as experiences in working with couples. The aspects covered include
The thought of having to report child abuse can be very daunting for a counsellor. It can often be a very overwhelming thought, and I have heard people say that this is one of the main reasons that they don’t want to work with children. It is my hope that this article will answer
Our current understanding of mental health is still mostly influenced by the medical model, which views cognitive differences as disabilities or diseases. Terms like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Attention Hyperactivity/Deficit Disorder (ADHD) are just two ‘disabilities’ that reflects this disability focused perspective. In many ways, our thinking about individuals diagnosed with Autism, focuses