Sexual Excitement in Therapeutic Relationships: Clinical and Supervisory Management

All therapists at some point struggle with sexual and loving feelings in therapy relationships. Due to the absence of core curriculum on the resultant treatment issues, the psychotherapy supervisor or consultant may be the primary clinical teacher around these complex clinical situations. A safe, sh...

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Published in:The Clinical supervisor 1999-12, Vol.18 (2), p.123-141
Main Authors: Bridges, Nancy A., Wohlberg, Janet W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acting out
Boundaries
boundary management
Client Relations
Desire
erotic countertransference
Erotic transference
Guilt
intense affect
sexual misconduct
Shame
Supervision
Therapists
Transference (Psychology)
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Summary:All therapists at some point struggle with sexual and loving feelings in therapy relationships. Due to the absence of core curriculum on the resultant treatment issues, the psychotherapy supervisor or consultant may be the primary clinical teacher around these complex clinical situations. A safe, shame-free, trustworthy supervisory relationship provides the arena for open dialogue, self-revelation, and deep clinical exploration of these issues.
ISSN:0732-5223
1545-231X
DOI:10.1300/J001v18n02_09