The Pastoral Counselor's Counter-Transference as a Therapeutic Tool

Abstract

Sees the pastor as particularly prone, by reason of training, background and an ingrained desire to help, to the development of countertransference feelings toward clients and parishioners. Discusses the theoretical meaning of countertransference, moves to a presentation of three case fragments, discussing them in relation to the phenomenon of countertransference. Shows how supervision helps turn the problem of countertransference into a therapeutic strategy.