Sex makes a difference: how gender affects the therapeutic relationship

Discussed is how gender differences may create obstacles or advance progress in therapy. The psychoanalytic approach in the four treatment dyads of F therapist-M patient, M therapist-F patient, F therapist-F patient, & M therapist-M patient is presented to suggest propensities. A developmental f...

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Published in:Clinical social work journal 1986-06, Vol.14 (2), p.127-138
Main Author: FELTON, J. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Practitioner Patient Relationship
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychotherapies. Psychological and clinical counseling
Psychotherapy
Sex Roles
Treatments
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Summary:Discussed is how gender differences may create obstacles or advance progress in therapy. The psychoanalytic approach in the four treatment dyads of F therapist-M patient, M therapist-F patient, F therapist-F patient, & M therapist-M patient is presented to suggest propensities. A developmental focus on gender's effect on the therapeutic relationship is indicated by the theoretical rationale from psychoanalytic literature, & by clinical practice discoveries. Because therapists' perceptions about gender identity, gender roles, & sexual partner orientation affect responses to clients, countertransference is a critical factor. Acknowledgement of gender components within the transference is recommended if therapists are to provide the best treatment possible. 37 References. HA
ISSN:0091-1674
1573-3343
DOI:10.1007/BF00755614