Sexualized Transference and Countertransference

The area of inquiry of this dissertation is the occurrence of sexualized or eroticized dynamics between a younger male therapist and a female client (not exceeding the age of 50). Since therapists are unlikely to have received formal training or previous training with regards to the sexual advances of older clients (sexualized transference), they will not be prepared to handle the situation or deal with the countertransference that emerges within them. The plethora of emotions includes aversion, disgust, fear, guilt and shame. Some of these thoughts may also evoke memories of their relationships with their parents and desires to be ideal sons or partners (Hillman, 2000; Hillman & Stricker, 1998, 2001). On the other hand, without acting upon these feelings, the therapists and their clients can explore the nature of the sexualized relationship to uncover the client's suppressed issues such as problems in relationships (Peterson, Levin, & Zweig, 1989), role conflicts, struggle for power (Hillman & Stricker, 2001) and resistance to change (Blum, 1973).

Since most research studies have either focused on the genders of the therapists and the clients (Blum, 1973; Lester, 1985) or their age differences (Hillman & Stricker, 2001), this particular dissertation will contribute to the literature by examining both the

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terns or engage in the sexualized relationship and continue the client's cycle of self-abuse (Rutter, 1989). The integration of the theoretical model of narrative therapy into this dissertation is to determine whether the use of its therapeutic techniques can be applied to the situation and help therapists utilize the intimate (non-sexual) therapist-client relationship to address the client's suppressed issues. The theoretical discussion thus involves the presentation of the techniques of the narrative therapy and their effectiveness in empowering the clients to confront their problems (Freedman & Combs, 1996). Mothers of Children with Autism: Their Experiences, Stress, Coping Skills, and Strength (Data Based Analytical Study) The area of inquiry of this dissertation deals with the stressors confronted by mothers of children with autism and their coping skills. According to research studies, mothers of children with disabilities experience more stress and coping difficulties than the fathers (Hassiotis, 1997; Margalit, Raviv, & Ankonina, 1992; Moes, Kogel, Schreibman, & Loos, 1992). Apart from their children's conditions, parents in research studies also highlighted other stressors including the lack of appropriate
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