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The Countertransference Experiences of Pregnant Counselors Working With Sex Offenders
Author(s) -
Cartwright Angie D.,
Stark Marcella D.,
Mountain Jennafer
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of addictions and offender counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.247
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2161-1874
pISSN - 1055-3835
DOI - 10.1002/jaoc.12039
Subject(s) - countertransference , psychology , psychotherapist , distress , clinical supervision , objectivity (philosophy) , clinical psychology , philosophy , epistemology
Using a phenomenological approach, the authors explored the lived experiences of female counselors who were pregnant during the course of providing clinical services to sex offenders. Themes included awareness of countertransference, emotional distress, safety concerns, and clinical objectivity.