Transference, Countertransference and Vicarious Traumatization Dynamics Arising from Assessment and Treatment of Relationally Based, Psychologically Traumatized Children and Adolescents – Part I: Theoretical and Clinical Examination

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Formulate the theoretical clinical construct and dynamic of transference specifically within the context of a child/adolescent’s developmental psychological traumatic (caretaking) history.
• Formulate the theoretical clinical construct and dynamic of countertransferrence specifically within the context of a child/adolescent developmental psychological traumatic history.
• Synthesize a clinical framework of countertransference themes and dynamics into the current treatment process with the child/adolescent. The interpersonal impact on his/her relational future emanating from the trauma will be explored.