Countertransference and Transference with Frank Yeomans, MD

Dr. Frank Yeomans, a renowned psychodynamic psychiatrist and expert in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy, explores deep concepts such as countertransference and projective identification. He illustrates how therapists can utilize their emotional responses to foster empathy, differentiates this from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and discusses the significance of naming feelings without revealing personal biases. Yeomans shares real clinical examples, including navigating narcissistic devaluation and managing staff emotions, providing listeners with practical insights for effective therapy.