Essential Papers on Countertransference

Course Meeting: Mondays: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Class dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21
Cristiane M. Irey, Psy.D., NCPsyA

Course Description: This course provides an in-depth exploration of the complex phenomenon of countertransference,
drawing on essential theoretical and clinical papers that have shaped our understanding of the analyst’s emotional
responses to clients. Participants will examine historical perspectives, evolving definitions, and contemporary
applications of countertransference across psychoanalytic and psychodynamic frameworks. Through readings,
discussions, and case studies, the course highlights key thinkers ranging from Freud and Winnicott to contemporary
authors, who have expanded countertransference from a barrier to neutrality into a powerful therapeutic tool.
The course covers concordant and complementary countertransference, projective identification, empathy,
and countertransference enactments. Students will learn how to recognize, understand, and constructively use their
own emotional reactions to support client insight and healing. Special emphasis will be placed on the role
of cultural, ethical, and personal boundaries in managing countertransference effectively. It is recommended for
clinicians and students interested in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy, seeking to deepen the
understanding of the therapist-client relationship and refine the ability to work with intense, unconscious emotional
material in a thoughtful and ethical manner.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop an understanding of countertransference theories and historical evolution.
• Identify and differentiate types of countertransference and their implications for clinical practice.
• Enhance skills in using countertransference as a therapeutic tool, turning emotional responses into insights.
• Examine ethical considerations and boundary management when dealing with intense countertransference
  reactions.
• Apply countertransference concepts to case discussions and supervised practice with complex client
  dynamics.

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