Questions for Reflection
How much interest would you have in Stan’s early childhood?
What are some ways you’d help him see patterns between his childhood issues and his current problems?
Consider the transference relationship that is likely to be established between you and Stan.
How might you react to his making you into a significant person in his life?
In working with Stan, what counter transference issues might arise for you?
What resistances and defenses might you predict in your work with Stan? From a psychoanalytic perspective, how would you interpret and work with this resistance?
