This module will focus on the powerful dynamics of transference communications which appear in the therapeutic relationship, giving rise to important considerations for clinical and ethical practice. The learning in this module will ground students in both the theory and practice of these phenomena so that their understanding facilitates their clinical practice, professional development and personal growth.

Indicative Content may include:
• History and development of the notions of transference, countertransference and projective
Identification across modalities
• An examination of their relationship to an understanding of human development
• A critical exploration of how these concepts relate to the Integrative approach to
Psychotherapy
• Kohut and self-object transferences
• Using the countertransference in the therapeutic context
• The presence of the therapist
• Transference as communications of abuse.
• Erotic transference and countertransference.

Essay (3,500 words +/- 10%) assessing learning outcomes 1 - 3

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
• Formative feedback is given by peers and tutors in relation to small/large group supervised clinical practice throughout the module

Total hours: 40
• Group process – 12 hours
• Experiential and theoretical learning – 14 hours
• Supervised clinical practice in small groups – 9 hours
• Self-reflective journal writing – 2 hours
• student-focused activities encouraging active participation,(including tutorials, accessing electronic systems and support staff for data, literature, resources and contacts) – 3 hours

Total hours 160
Guided Independent Study is considered to include:
• Reading, research and assignment preparation (100 hours)
• Placement attendance (33 hours)
• Personal Therapy and Supervision attendance with a trained professional (27 hours)

Clarkson, P. (2003) The Therapeutic Relationship 2nd Ed. London: Whurr Publishers

Grant, J. & Crawley, J. (2006) Transference and Projection, Mirrors to the Self. Buckingham: Open University Press

Kahn, M. (1997) Between Therapist and Client : The New Relationship. Revised edn. USA: W. H. Freeman & Co

Maroda, K. J. (2004) The Power of the Countertransference: Innovations in Analytic Technique. New Jersey: Analytic Press

• Access to an approved placement which provides suitable learning opportunities
• Access to a suitably qualified supervisor to provide the required ratio of supervision hours to clinical practice
• Access to a suitably qualified therapist to provide the required sessions of personal therapy
• Access to recording equipment

1. Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of the main constructs of the module.
(Knowledge & Understanding)

2. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the relevance of these constructs to Integrative Psychotherapy
(Analysis)

3. Demonstrate the independent learning ability to evaluate the significance of these concepts to your development as an Integrative practitioner.
(Learning)