Skills 4: Projection and Transference

"Let other be other"

Sallie McFague, Theologian

This program is an opportunity to directly explore the processes of projection and transference. The extent to which we see our preconceptions in another person, is the extent to which we fail to make direct contact with that person. As we project our own needs, desires, assumptions and processes onto others around us, we miss the person themselves. This projection underlies transference, counter transference, prejudice and contempt. By exploring these processes we can find ways to understand and work with them in the service of respectful, equal, contactful relationship. These are issues of great value for anyone intending to lead groups, supervise staff, or work in the helping professions.

Students in the program will:

• Increase their awareness of their own process.
• Learn how to use counter transference clues to understand interactions.
• Consider how and why transference can be helpful and learn methods to increase or decrease it.
• Learn appropriate and ethical approaches to transference.
• Be able to recognize different types of transference.
• Increase their leadership competence.

Format: This program includes lectures, discussions and experiential exercises. Participants are encouraged to look at their own experience to develop their ability to make contact with others in both their personal and work relationships.

Faculty: Gwen Ewan

2012 Dates:

Tuition: $590.00 (Accommodation and meals extra.)

Early Bird Tuition: $530.00 if you register and pay in full at least two weeks in advance.

Accommodation and Meals
The Haven offers a range of comfortable rooms and suites. All accommodation is designed to be shared by two or more people, though private rates are available. We make every effort to meet the needs of all our guests, but cannot guarantee specific rooms. Rates include three buffet-style meals per day.

There are three types of room: Basic, Forest view, and Ocean view.
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