Mirror, Mirror: Complexities of Countertransference and Transference in the Counseling Relationship
2 NBCC Clock Hours
Summary
One adage that has become a foundational philosophy for many counselors is that the relationship is the most important aspect of the work. Research supports the mediating and moderating impact of a sound relationship on therapeutic growth, but little training is dedicated to strategies for maintaining or repairing relationships through breaches and ruptures.
In this training, join scholar and psychodynamic therapist, Frances Beroset to explore how countertransference and transference can be skillfully addressed in the counseling relationship to reduce therapist burnout and enhance client growth.
Learning Objectives
- Define transference and countertransference
- Explain differences between concordant and complementary countertransference
- Identify 3 common psychotherapy problems influenced by transference and/or countertransference
- Give examples of one scenario in clinical practice where countertransference may be addressed directly in session, and one in which countertransference is best addressed in the clinician’s individual supervision, consultation, or therapy
Target Audience
Counselors, social workers, psychologists, medication managers
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Practitioners
Course Format
Live, interactive, synchronous webinar
Course Creation Date: 12/9/2026
Meet your instructor
Guest Instructor Frances Beroset
LCSWA, is a psychotherapist at Creasman Counseling who primarily works with queer and trans youth, autistic adults, and individuals with sexual concerns. She received her MSW at Smith College and her BA at Duke University and is a matriculated student and Judy Byck scholar at the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas. Her most recent article on queering clinical social work boundary norms was published in Studies in Clinical Social Work.
Counselors
Creasman Counseling PLLC's courses meet the qualifications for CE hours as required by NBCC. Beyond Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7234. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Creasman Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Course Content Development
All associated learning content are developed by the professional mental health services team at Creasman Counseling, PLLC. Our staff of licensed, board-certified counselors and social workers are committed to creating engaging, evidence-based, and practice-ready content for your growth as a clinician.
Creasman Counseling, PLLC is a Professional Limited Liability Company registered in North Carolina. Creasman Counseling Continuing Education is a department of Creasman Counseling, PLLC offering in-person, live webinar, and recorded asynchronous learning content including the Beyond Therapy Podcast.
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