The Countertransference Experiences of Pregnant Counselors Working With Sex Offenders |
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| Authors: | Angie D Cartwright Marcella D Stark Jennafer Mountain |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Counseling and Higher EducationUniversity of North Texas;2. College of EducationTexas Christian University;3. Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Special EducationTexas A&M University–Commerce |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | pregnancy sex offender counseling countertransference qualitative research |
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