Abstract
The issues of countertransference in the treatment of children have received far less attention than those arising in the treatment of adults. This paper attempts to begin to redress this imbalance. Some of the major countertransferences in work with children are addressed, and the perspective of self psychology is presented. In the conclusion some thoughts are offered regarding some of the narcissistic injuries therapists must confront in dealing with issues of countertransference.
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Palombo, J. Self psychology and countertransference in the treatment of children. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 2, 36–48 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00757533
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