Theory of Transference (Stefanielle)

In the psychoanalytic theory, there is something called 'Transference'. This occurs when a client projects feelings about someone else, onto their therapist for instance.

This happens a lot in therapeutic relationships. There are three types of transferences; positive, negative and sexual transference. In this book we will be focussing on the sexual aspect. The classic example of this is falling in love with one's therapist.

In this book you will see how this theory applies to Danielle and Stefania. Danielle is a married woman to her husband Nate Murphy. She has a wonderful career and doesn't understand why she is unhappy. She and her husband are busy people and both think that it might be their marriage. They have decided to start couples therapy. In this time Danielle realises that is not her relationship that makes her unhappy, but the think that does scares her even more.