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Exploring Ethical Considerations of Transference and Countertransference

Oct. 30, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 Ethics CE Credits
Transference and countertransference shape every therapeutic relationship—whether we name them or not. This course helps therapists ethically recognize, understand, and respond to these dynamics with greater self-awareness, clinical clarity, and confidence, strengthening the therapeutic alliance while protecting client welfare and professional boundaries.

Transference and countertransference are natural occurrences within the interpersonal relationship between client and therapist. Gaining understanding of how these phenomena occur in therapy and everyday life encourages clinicians to be more fully attuned with their clients and track important meanings in the work. This webinar will explain these events and illustrate them in terms of how they manifest in therapy. Emphasis on how to stay “on track” during these unconscious processes will be shared. Discussion will also examine how the therapist can understand and manage their own experiences of countertransference. Clinicians will be able to explore these meanings with their clients, both directly and indirectly, in a manner that aids in enhancing the therapeutic relationship and client growth.

Session Highlights
  • Explore examples of transference and countertransference.
  • Recognize the signs of countertransference within yourself and those you supervise.
  • Learn about the potential consequences of unaddressed countertransference.
  • Discover how clients bring transference to the therapy room.
  • Identify ways to address your own countertransference and the transference of your clients.

 

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Substance Use Disorders Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSWDiane Bigler, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW

A licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 25 years of experience in the fields of law enforcement, social work and mental health. Prior to her career in social work, Diane was a Criminal Investigator for a District Attorney’s office in Nashville, Tennessee on a Child Crimes Task Force. She completed over 200 criminal investigations in child abuse, human trafficking, missing persons, sexual assault, and homicide. Diane completed two field internships at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia; one while obtaining her associates and bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice, and one during post-graduate work. She studied criminal investigation, interrogation, behavioral analysis, and tactical response.Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare for over 10 years. She obtained her master’s degree in Social Work from KU in 2006, with clinical concentrations in Children & Families and Mental Health. Diane taught classes in the Clinical Master’s program, which included: Clinical Social Work Practice, Loss and Grief, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy, Advanced Standing Practice, and Mental Health & Psychopathology. In 2017, Diane was honored with the distinguished “Adjunct Professor of the Year” award. Diane was also a practicum Field Instructor, Field Liaison and Community Education trainer for the School of Social Welfare. Diane has 30 years of clinical experience in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and in the provision of in-home and community-based therapy. She has also functioned in leadership and supervisory positions as a teacher, mental health consultant, clinical supervisor, and program coordinator. In addition to her clinical background, Diane has experience in the EAP behavioral health and corporate arena providing employee and leadership trainings, along with coaching and mediation. Diane has facilitated more than 500 trainings to mental health professionals, physicians and nurses, teachers, police officers, and corporate employees. Diane enjoys the creativity that comes with envisioning and designing trainings, and aims to provide trainings that are informative, engaging and skill-building. She has customized and facilitated leadership and corporate trainings to EAP clients on wellness and business topics.

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Describe examples of transference and countertransference in therapy.
  • Identify clinical practice situations that reflect transference and countertransference processes.
  • Apply ethical and clinical recommendations for addressing and managing transference and countertransference processes.

 

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction

10:05-11:00 am

  • Practice examples of transference and countertransference
  • Defining transference
    • Tony Soprano video clip
    • Examples
  • Defining countertransference
    • Manifestation
    • Common signs
    • Practice examples
    • Distinguishing therapist countertransference from client transference

11:00-11:30 am

  • Relevant ethical standards
  • Case study: Jeremy
  • Ethics risk management: use of self
  • Video (partial): Addressing Countertransference in Supervision

11:30-11:45 15 MINUTE BREAK

11:45-1:15 pm

  • What can a therapist do about countertransference?
  • Reality view approach: Frederic Reamer
  • Feeling your own countertransference in the room
  • Introspective questions
  • Countertransference example induced by therapist’s own negative experience
  • Using a CBT framework
  • Clinical recommendations for transference
  • Helpful questions to ask clients for transference mapping
  • Types of transference
  • Transference and countertransference with challenging clients
  • Case studies
  • Resource, Q&A

Beginner to intermediate.

Registration Cost

Registration $67 | Oct. 30 | Virtual Event | 3 Ethics CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  Oct. 30, 2026

Cancellation Policy

All registrations are non-refundable. However, you may request a full credit toward a future training if:

  • You notify us at least 72 hours before the event starts.
  • Credit is valid for up to 6 months from the original event date.
  • No credit will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made on the same day.
  • When you register for an event, you agree to these terms

Please email info@clinicalevents.org to request a credit or reschedule.

A total of 3 CE Ethics credits are available.

This program meets the continuing education requirements in Ethics as required by state licensing boards and national accrediting organizations.

Additional Approvals Pending.


ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/01/2025 – 11/01/2028.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC

This course has been approved by Clinical Events, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #320899, Clinical Events is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0292.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NY State Board of Marriage & Family Therapists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0140.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

The New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits. The New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States Social Workers & Professional Counselors

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Florida Certification Board

Clinical Events is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5527-A).

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Please contact us if you would like to inquire about applicable approvals for your continuing education (CE) needs.

Each professional is responsible for understanding and meeting the specific CE requirements set by their individual licensing board or regulatory agency. We encourage you to reach out to your licensing body directly to confirm how our programs apply toward your licensure renewal.

Questions:  info@clinicalevents.org

In accordance with continuing education standards and requirements, the presenter discloses that they have no relevant financial relationships, affiliations, or conflicts of interest to report.

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