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https://doi.org/10.24869/psihei.2022.17

COUNTERTRANSFERENCE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR PERSONALITY DISORDERS: HOW DOES A THERAPIST BECOME A PEOPLE WHISPERER?

Dolores Britvić ; Psychiatry Clinic, University Hospital of Split, University of Split School of Medicine


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Abstract

This article provides a brief case study of the supportive psychotherapy provided for a
patient who bore his illness and treatment with humour and irony. It also outlines the therapist’s
countertransference reactions during these therapy sessions. The second part of the
article briefly discusses the definitions of countertransference, the peculiarities of countertransference
in cases of patients with personality disorders, and the experience of countertransference
while working with patients with borderline and narcissistic personality
organisation. At the end of the article, there is a list of recommendations for psychotherapists
who work with patients with personality disorders; this list can be especially helpful
for new psychotherapists.

Keywords

countertransference; personality disorder; borderline; narcissistic personality organisation

Hrčak ID:

292047

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/292047

Publication date:

24.1.2023.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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