Navigating Transference, Countertransference, and Ethical Boundaries

Explore contemporary principles of transference, countertransference, and related ethical considerations in the therapeutic rapport.

Presentation Information:

This dynamic six-hour workshop explores contemporary concepts of transference and countertransference within the therapeutic rapport. Participants will examine themes such as Cultural Countertransference, Erotic Transference, Implicit Bias in LGBTQIA+ communities, and Intersectionality. We will identify and discuss ethical considerations and the application of salient and effective interventions. Participants will engage in group activities, case study review, role plays, and group discussions to incorporate their unique experiences with transference/countertransference. This live, experiential learning format will model how to address these challenging topics with clients and in clinical supervision.

Objectives:

  • Participants will learn to describe and identify contemporary principles of transference and countertransference.
  • Participants will gain an understanding of the concept of intersectionality and understand its significance in clinical practice.
  • Participants will learn to apply intersectionality to experiences of countertransference in the therapeutic setting.
  • Participants will review common ethical considerations in navigating transference and countertransference.

This training is worth six (6) continuing education hours.

An application for six (6) continuing education hours has been made to the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.

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Agenda for the Day:

8:30am to 10:15am – Welcome, Housekeeping, Introductions, and Presentation

10:15am to 10:30am – Break

10:30am to 12:00pm – Presentation Continues

12:00pm to 12:30pm – Lunch

12:30pm to 2:00pm – Presentation Continues

2:00pm to 2:15pm – Break

2:15pm to 3:30pm – Presentation Wrap-Up & Discussion

About the Presenter:

Dr. Gwendolyne Tuttle, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who recently earned her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research explores the role of race and other social identities in the therapeutic rapport. Gwendolyne is a certified Mentalization Based Therapy Practitioner, with a private practice in Portland, Maine. In addition to clinical practice, Gwendolyne also serves as the Behavioral Health Faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program at Maine Medical Center. She has presented on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, the National Association of Social Work, Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology, and the Canadian Psychological Society.

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