Abstract

This qualitative study describes somatic countertransference (SCT) experiences of nurse Therapeutic Touch practitioners. Defined by Orbach and Carroll (2006), SCT is "the therapist"s awareness of their own body, of sensations, images, impulses, and feelings that offer a link to the client"s healing process" (p. 64).

Author Details

Catherine Jirak Monetti, PhD, RN, CNE, QTTP; Doris Ezomo; Dorothy Nwosonyiri

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Therapeutic Touch Practitioners, Somatic Countertransference, Trauma Therapy

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Somatic countertransference experiences of nurse therapeutic touch practitioners: A content analysis, part 1: Body

Dublin, Ireland

This qualitative study describes somatic countertransference (SCT) experiences of nurse Therapeutic Touch practitioners. Defined by Orbach and Carroll (2006), SCT is "the therapist"s awareness of their own body, of sensations, images, impulses, and feelings that offer a link to the client"s healing process" (p. 64).