MFT Difference between treating adolescents and Adults

I’m working on a Psychology exercise and need support.

These are two different questions and should be answered separately with a minimum of 200 words each, and each must include 1 intext cite. Please use reading attached to answer questions

Question 1 Reading attached

Taffel (2014) takes a departure from the usual intake, what are your thoughts with this more casual approach? Discuss some of the suggestions he recommends in meeting with the adolescent client for the first time. Were there any suggestions or points you disagreed with?

Question 2

The assigned reading for this discussion is a classic article from Winnicott (1949) Hate in the Countertransference. Please do your best to digest the themes Winnicott presents in this article as it’s foundational in how we approach our clients. My hope is that this article will cause a shift in how you perceive your role as therapist. Please read the introduction by Glen Gabbard, MD as he sets the stage for understanding the context of the article.

Please discuss Winnicott’s (1949) widening of the scope of countertransference and the role of the therapist as well as his normalization of negative countertransference toward the client.

How do you think Winnicott’s use of his countertransference impacted his treatment of the “boy of nine (p. 354)?”

Reading for question

Winnicott, D.W. (1949). Hate in the countertransference. International Journal of psychoanalysis, 30:69-74. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3330380/pdf/348.pdf

Solution:

Taffel’s (2014) approach to meeting with adolescent clients for the first time is unconventional in that it involves a more casual and relaxed atmosphere. Taffel recommends letting the adolescent lead the conversation and allowing them to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable with. This approach is intended to establish trust and build a rapport with the client, which can be especially important for adolescents who may feel uncomfortable or hesitant to share personal information.

One suggestion that I disagreed with was Taffel’s recommendation to not take notes during the first session. While it is important to be present and focused on the client, I believe that taking notes can be an important tool for tracking progress and identifying areas of concern. I also believe that taking notes can demonstrate to the client that the therapist is actively listening and engaged in the conversation………..