MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
1. The title of the module
Clinical application of psychoanalytic concepts KI904
2. The Department which will be responsible for management of the module
KIMHS
3. The Start Date of the Module
January 2008
4. The cohort of students (onwards) to which the module will be applicable.
September 2007
5. The number of students expected to take the module
20-25
6. Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with
other relevant Departments and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
None
7. The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M])
M
8. The number of credits which the module represents
15 (7.5 ECTS)
9. Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
variable
10. Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
None
11. The programmes of study to which the module contributes
Doctor of Clinical Science (Psychotherapy)
12. The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
1. Deepening knowledge and critical understanding of the development of the concept of
transference and countertransference in the evolution of psychoanalytic theory and practice
(A9,10)
2. Ability to integrate core metapsychological and clinical concepts into clinical practice (B9)
3. Understand and critically evaluate the main psychodynamic clinical concepts, such as the
ego defences, transference and countertransference, projective and introjective
identification, ‘true’ and ‘false’ self, ‘self-objects’ with reference to your clinical practice
(B10)
4. Critical understanding of the concepts of transference and countertransference in relation to
clinical practice (B10)
13. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme
learning outcomes
1. Ability to take part in clinical case discussion, identifying psychodynamic processes in the
therapeutic interaction and developing a clinical formulation consistent with one or more of
the schools of psychoanalytic theory with reference to ethical practice
(C14, D1)
14. A synopsis of the curriculum
This module is intended to broaden and deepen your critical understanding of the core theoretical
and clinical concepts of psychoanalysis in the context of their developing clinical practice.
Particular attention will be paid to the development concept of transference and
countertransference in Freud’s original texts, and later developments in the evolution of these
concepts in subsequent theoretical innovations. You will also explore the relation of these concepts
to later thinking on the therapeutic alliance and therapeutic interaction. You will have the
opportunity to present a classic psychoanalytic text, relating it to your clinical or other experience
as appropriate, with respect to ethical considerations.
15. Indicative Reading List
TRANSFERENCE
Essential Reading
Freud, S. (1912A) Standard Edition The Dynamics of Transference
Klein, M. (1905) The Origins of Transference
Szasz, T. (1963) The Concept of Transference, International Journal of Psychoanalysis 44 : 432 - 443
Sandler, J., Holder, A. et al. (1969) Notes on Some Theoretical and Clinical Aspects of Transference
International Journal of Psychoanalysis 50 : 633 - 645
Gill, M. (1979) The Analysis of the Transference Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
27 : 263 - 288
Background Reading
Klein, M. (1946 - 1963) Envy and Gratitude and other works
Bird, B. (1972) Notes on Transference : Universal Phenomenon and Hardest Part of Analysis Journal
of the American Psychoanalytic Association 20 : 267-301
NON-TRANSFERENCE
Essential Reading
Searles, H. The Patient as Therapist to his Analyst : Countertransference edited Peter Giovacchini pp
95 - 151
Background Reading
Greenson, R. (1971) The "Real" Relationship Between the Patient and the Psychoanalyst, Reprint in
the library New York International Universities Press
Countertransference edited Peter Giovacchini pages 95 - 151
COUNTERTRANSFERENCE AND COUNTER-TRANSFERENCE
Essential Reading
Heimann, P. (1950) On Countertransference International Journal of Psychoanalysis 31 :
81 - 84
Little, M. (1951) Countertransference and the Patient's Response to it International Journal of
Psychoanalysis 32 : 32 - 40
Greenson, R. (1960) Empathy and it's Vicissitudes International Journal of Psychoanalysis 41 : 418 424
Bion, W.R. (1967) Notes on Memory and Desire Psychoanalytic Forum 2 : 271 - 280
Background Reading
Reicht, A. (1951) on Countertransference International Journal of Psychoanalysis 32 : 25 - 31
Tower, L. Countertransference Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association 4 : 224 - 255
Racker, H. (1972) The Meanings and Uses of Countertransference Psychoanalytic Quarterly 41 : 487
- 506
Grinberg, L. (1962) On A Specific Aspect of Countertransference Due To The Patient's Projective
Identification International Journal of Psychoanalysis 43 : 436 - 440
Kernberg, O. Countertransference Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association 13 : 38 - 56
Fliess, R. (1942) The Metapsychology of the Analyst Psychoanalytic Quarterly 11 : 211 - 227
Derracker, On The Foundation Of The Interpretation International Journal of Psychoanalysis 42 : 49 54
Beres Arlow, (1974) Fantasy And Identification In Empathy Psychoanalytic Quarterly 43 : 155 - 181
Sandler, J. (1976) Countertransference And Role Responsiveness International Review of
Psychoanalysis 3 : 43 - 47
THE THERAPEUTIC/WORKING ALLIANCE AND THE THERAPEUTIC INTERACTION
Essential Reading
Greenson, R. (1965) The Working Alliance and the Transference Neurosis Psychoanalytic Quarterly
34 : 155 - 181
Langs, R. (1975) Therapeutic Misalliances International Journal of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 4 :
77 - 105
Strachey, J. (1934) The Nature of the Therapeutic Action of Psychoanalysis International Journal of
Psychoanalysis 15 : 117 - 126
Background Reading
Sterber, R. (1934) The Date of the Ego in Analytic Therapy International Journal of Psychoanalysis 15
: 117 - 126
Zetzel, E. (1956) Current Concepts of Transference International Journal of Psychoanalysis 37 : 369 376
Kanzer, M. (1975) The Therapeutic and Working Alliance International Journal of Psychoanalytic
Psychotherapy 4 : 48 - 73
Loewald, H. The Therapeutic Action of Psychoanalysis (Abstract by Robert Langs) Reprinted from
The Therapeutic Interaction Vol. 1, R. Langs, 218 - 220
Baranger and Baranger, (1966) Insight In The Analytic Situation, Reprint (in library) from
Psychoanalysis In The Emericas Ed. Robert E. Lipman, New York International Universities Press
Malin, A. and Grotstein, J. (1966) Projective Identification In The Therapeutic Process International
Journal of Psychoanalysis 47 : 26 - 31
Segal, H. Melanie Klein's Technique Psychoanalytic Forum 2 : 212 - 225
Kahn, M. (1969) Visiccitudes Of Being, Knowing And Experiencing In The Therapeutic Situation
British Journal of Medical Psychology 42 : 383 - 393
Searles, H. (1973) Concerning Therapeutic Symbiosis, Reprint from The Annual of Psychoanalysis (in
library) 1 : 247 - 262
THE THERAPEUTIC SETTING
Essential Reading
Freud, S. Recommendations to Physicians Practising Psychoanalysis standard edition, vol. 12 : 112 120
Winnicott, D. (1956) On Transference International Journal of Psychoanalysis 37 : 386 - 388
Background Reading
Eissler, K. The Effect Of The Structure Of The Ego On Psychoanalytic Technique Journal of the
American Psychoanalytic Association Vol. 1 : 104 - 143
Bleger, J. (1967) Psychoanalysis Of The Psychoanalytic Frame International Journal of
Psychoanalysis 48 : 511 - 519
Modell, A. "The Holding Environment" And The Therapeutic Action Of Psychoanalysis Journal of the
American Psychoanalytic Association 24 : 285 - 308
PAPERS FOR SEMINAR DISCUSSION
(Available in Library)
1.
Psychoanalysis in the Americas edited R, Litman, New York International Universities Press.
2.
Beres, D and Arlow, J A 1974 Fantasy and Identification in Empathy. Psychoanalytic
Quarterly 43:26-50.
3.
Bird, B 1972 Notes on Transference : Universal Phenomenon & Hardest Part of Analysis.
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association 20:267-301.
4.
Bleger, J 1967 Psychoanalysis of the Psychoanalytic Frame.
Psychoanalysis Vol.48:511-510.
5.
Freud, S 1912A The Dynamics of Transference. Standard edition 12:97-108.
6.
Freud, S 1912B Recommendations to Physicians Practising Psychoanalysis. Standard edition
12:111-120.
7.
Gill, M 1979 The Analysis of the Transference. Journal of the American Psychoanalytic
Association Vol.27:263-288.
8.
Greenacre, P 1954 The Role of Transference. Journal of the American Psychoanalytic
Association Vol.2:671-684.
9.
Greenson, R 1965 The Working Alliance and the Transference Neurosis. Psychoanalytic
Quarterly 34:155-181.
10.
Greenson, R 1972 Beyond Transference and Interpretation.
Psychoanalysis 53:213-217.
11.
Kanzer, M 1975 The Therapeutic and Working Alliances:An Assessment. International
Journal of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 4:48-68.
12.
Langs, R 1975A Therapeutic Misalliances.
Psychotherapy 4:77-105.
13.
Langs, R 1978D Interventions in the Bi-Personal Field in Technique in Transition by R
Langs. New York. Jason Aronson.
14.
Langs, R 1978S The Adaptational/Interactional Dimension of Counter-Transference in
Technique in Transition by R Langs. New York. Jason Aronson.
15.
Little, M 1951 Countertransference and the Patient's Response to it. International Journal of
Psychoanalysis 32:32-40.
16.
Little, M 1957 R- The Analyst's Total Response to His Patients' Needs. International
Journal of Psychoanalysis 38:240-254.
17.
Racker, H 1957 The Meanings and Uses of Countertransferance. Psychoanalytic Quarterly
26:303-357.
International Journal of
International Journal of
International Journal of Psychoanalytic
18.
Searles, H 1973 Concerning Therapeutic Symbiosis. The Annual of Psychoanalysis 1:247262.
19.
Searles, H 1975 The Patient as Therapist to His Analyst in Tactics and Techniques of
Psychoanalytic Therapy, Vol.2 - Countertransferance edited P Giovacchini, New York, Jason
Aronson.
20.
Segal, H 1967 Melanie Klein's Technique. Psychoanalytic Forum 2:197-211.
21.
Sterbar, 1934 The Face of the Ego in Analytic Therapy.
Psychoanalysis Vol.15:117-126.
22.
Strachey, J 1934 The Nature of the Therapeutic Action of Psychoanalysis. International
Journal of Psychoanalysis Vol.15:127-159 reprinted in International Journal of Psychoanalysis
Vol.50:1969, 275-292.
23.
Szasz, T 1963 The Concept of Transference. International Journal of Psychoanalysis 44:432443.
24.
Zetzel, E 1956 Current Concepts of Transference in International Journal of Psychoanalysis
37:369-376.
International Journal of
TRANSFERENCE AND COUNTERTRANSFERENCE
Sigmund Freud Standard Edition, Page Numbers in Brackets
1901
"The Psychotherapy of Hysteria" (302)
1905
"A Case of Hysteria" (116 - 120) (Dora)
1910
"Future Prospects of Psycho-Analysis" (144 - 145)
1910
"Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis" (51)
1912
"The Dynamics of Transference" (98)
1920
"Beyond the Pleasure Principle" (21 - 23)
1923
"Two Encyclopaedia Articles" (247)
1925
"An Autobiographical Study" (26 - 27, 42)
1926
"The Question of Lay Analysis" (224 - 228)
1926
"Psycho-Analysis" (261)
1940
"An Outline of Psycho-Analysis" (174 - 177)
Melanie Klein Key Paper
1952
"The Origins of Transference" in J. Mitchell ed. (1983)
THE TECHNIQUES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
Brown, D. and Pedder, J. Introduction to Psychotherapy, Tavistock Publications Ltd.
Balint, M. Primary Love and Psychoanalytic Technique, Tavistock Publications Ltd.
Freud, A. The Ego and The Mechanisms of Defence, Hogarth Press
Freud, S. Freud's Psychoanalytic Procedure SE7 (1904) Five Lectures on Psychoanalysis SE11
(1909A) The Handling of Dream Interpretation SE12 (1911) The Dynamics of Transference SE12
(1912) On Beginning the Treatment SE12 (1913) Remembering, Repeating and Working Through
SE12 (1914) Observations on Transference Love SE12 (1915) Analysis Terminable and Interminable
SE23 (1937)
Glover, E. The Technique of Psychoanalysis, International Universities Press
Greenson, R. The Technique and Practice of Psychoanalysis, Hogarth Press
Sandler, J., Dare, C. and Holder, A. The Patient and The Analyst: The Basis of the Psychoanalytic
Process, Alan and Unwin
Searles, H. Collected Papers on Schizophrenia, Hogarth Press
Searles, H. Countertransference, RUP
Sharpe, E.F. Dream Analysis, Hogarth Press
Winnicott, D.W. The Maturational Processes and the Facilitating Environment, Hogarth Press
Winnicott, D.W. Playing and Reality, Tavistock
REFERENCES FOR TRANSFERENCE
AND THE KLEINIAN TRADITION
Melanie Klein, 1952 "The Origins of Transference" pages 48 - 56
Donald Meltzer, 1968 "The Psychoanalytic Process"
Wilfred Bion, 1959 "Attacks on Linking" International Journal of Psychoanalysis vol. 40 pages 308 315
Irma Brennan-Pick, 1985 "Working Through in the Countertransference" International Journal of
Psychoanalysis vol. 66 pages 157 - 166
M. Gittleson, 1952 "The Emotional Position of the Analyst in the Psychoanalytic Situation"
International Journal of Psychoanalysis" vol. 33 pages 1 - 10
Betty Joseph, 1985 "Transference, The Total Situation" International Journal of Psychoanalysis vol. 66
pages 447 - 454
Melanie Klein, 1952 "On Observing the Behaviour of Young Infants"
Margaret Little, 1951 "Countertransference and the Patient's Response to it" International Journal of
Psychoanalysis vol. 32 pages 32 - 40
Herbert Rosenfeld, 1987 "Impasse and Interpretation"
Herbert Rosenfeld, 1987 "Psychotic States" Hogarth pages 63 - 103
16. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total
study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended
learning outcomes
Teaching and learning will take place in seminars (15 hours) in the form of presentations based on
classic and contemporary texts, amplified by reference to appropriate clinical case examples. This
will be supplemented by 135 hours of clinical practice, reflection and writing up for presentations.
The style of the seminar will be active participation, and you will have the opportunity for both
presentation and clinical discussion.
17. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning
outcomes
Your capacity to engage actively in clinical discussion, making use of your own experience and
responding to that of others and to integrate your theoretical understanding with clinical events
will be assessed by the seminar leader in a report at the end of term. Your knowledge and
critical understanding of relevant clinical concepts will be assessed in your clinical dissertations.
18. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
The module will be taught by existing staff, library resources are provided from the existing
budget, and no additional IT resources are required.
19. A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning
and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage
to students with disabilities
As far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching methods and
forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to students with
disabilities apart from those with severe hearing and speech disabilities.
SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT
Statement by the Director of Learning and Teaching: "I confirm I have been consulted on the
above module proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required content of
module proposals"
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Statement by the Head of Department: "I confirm that the Department has approved the
introduction of the module and, where the module is proposed by Departmental staff, will be
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SECTION 3: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME IN AN ASSOCIATE COLLEGE
(Where the module is proposed by an Associate College)
Statement by the Nominated Officer of the College: "I confirm that the College has approved
the introduction of the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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