Countertransference In Counseling

Being that I am a future counselor I understand that countertransference can lead to inappropriate affects to your clients. Countertransference is the therapist’s unconscious emotional responses when a client discusses a therapist’s unresolved issue (Corney, Corney & Callanan, 2011). The reaction the counselor has toward the client can be from his or her own thoughts and feelings, from the client themselves or events in the counselor’s own life. As a counselors, you should monitor your our feelings while working with your clients. Counselors who are aware about their personal issues allow them to control countertransference. One thing you can do is feel empathy for your client in which can help in the therapeutic process. A therapist who manages

A inform consent document involves the right of clients to be informed about their therapy and to make independent decisions pertaining to it (Corey, Corey, & Callanan, 2011). Not only do I have to give an informed consent to my clients because it is a requirement for counselors but it will help me set boundaries and explain the basics of a counselor and patient relationship. I personally think that inform consent documents is beneficial because clients should be informed about their session. It’s essential that the patient knows enough information but not know more than they should about therapeutic relationships. This leads to confidentiality; a client’s right to privacy and the counselor’s ethical duty to protect private client communication (Corey, Corey, & Callanan, 2011). This is important because it really builds trust between client and counselor. Knowing that your personal business is secured should allow the client to open up with the counselor knowing that the information he or she will be discussing will not be

Malpractice is a legal concept involving negligence that result in injury or loss to the client (Corey, Corey & Callanan, 2011). This is not a good thing because you could potentially harm your client. By telling a client you cannot have a social relationship outside of sessions and that’s what they are seeking, could really hinder the client by asking to be removed for therapy or even not want to be involved with anyone that tries to help them. Another example would be multiple relationships. Multiple relationships consist of providing therapy to a relative or relative friend, socializing with clients, becoming emotionally or sexually involved with a client or former client, combining roles of supervisor and therapist, having business relationship with a client, borrowing money from a client, or loaning money to a client ( Corey, Corey, & Callanan, 2011). Dealing with this is not a bad thing if you can handle it in an ethical manner but if a client suffers harm or feel exploited due to this, than the client could file a malpractice lawsuit. This is why it is good to know and understand the legal