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Transference and Countertransference

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There are a handful of terms in psychotherapy that get used so often they start to lose their meaning. Transference and countertransference are two of them. We use them a…

Intrusive Thoughts: A Treatment Guide

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If you have been in clinical practice for any length of time, you will already know that intrusive thoughts are really common. You may have worked with someone who mentions,…

10 Books about Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders are rarely just about food. They often reflect complex relationships with the body, identity, attachment, emotion, trauma, control, and culture. As therapists, we’re invited to look beyond symptoms…

The Therapist’s Corner: August Inspiration

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The internet can be both a treasure trove of insightful content and entertainment, and also a source of overwhelming information. That’s why the BTP team has come together to curate…

Why Traumatic Memory Is Different

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If you have ever sat with a client who suddenly goes somewhere else, eyes glazed, voice flat, telling you a story that does not quite hang together, you have already…

The Ethics of Love in Therapy: Erotic Transference and Countertransference

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Love can be a great healer in counselling and psychotherapy, but when refused or abused it can be equally harmful. So how can therapists navigate erotic transference and countertransference ethically,…