Phenomenological Inquiry and Self-functions in the Transference-Countertransference Milieu

Authors

  • Richard G. Erskine PhD

Keywords:

relational psychotherapy, transference-countertransference matrix, attunement, relational-needs, organizing-functions, phenomenological inquiry, self-functions

Abstract

The article “Balancing on the ‘Borderline’ of Early Affect-Confusion: Part 2 of a Case Study Trilogy” serves as the basis for this rejoinder and collegial discourse. The organizing-functions of reparation, stabilization, regulation, and  enhancement are described and placed within the transference-countertransference milieu. Examples of bifurcating client’s questions to resolve transference are provided.

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Published

2013-05-06

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2013): Special issue - Integrative psychotherapy case studies 2

Section

Articles