Definition of countertransference in English:
countertransference
nounkəʊntəˈtransf(ə)r(ə)ns-ˌtranz-
mass nounPsychoanalysis The emotional reaction of the analyst to the subject's contribution.
Example sentencesExamples
- The main transference and counter-transference, however, was directed back to the couple and their interaction.
- In spite of his recognition of transference and counter-transference, Freud continued to maintain that he was a scientist until his death.
- It is equally important to explore your own counter-transference in these situations.
- Issues of counter-transference may arise, triggering poorly understood but powerful feelings.
- Rennie prefers ‘working alliance’ to ‘therapeutic alliance’ because the latter has been used where the focus is on transference and counter-transference.