Transference-Love and Institutional Involvement in a Case of Psychotherapy Supervision

ABSTRACT

Transference-love in supervision remains a relatively unexplored subject in psychotherapy. This article describes and analyzes an incident of the supervision of a student whose dress code raised a question regarding the existence of transference-love. The role of the institution in maintaining a protective envelope is shown to be significant in the satisfactory resolution of what appeared to have been an impasse. In addition, multicultural and gender issues are examined to illustrate the complexity of the subject.

KEYWORDS:

• supervision
• transference-love
• sexual abuse
• gender
• institution
• impasse

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Notes

1. All names and other identifying details have been altered.