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Hello Professor Morris/Class,

Jack Nathan emphasizes the elements within the Psychodynamic framework. The focus is on the mind process, conscious and unconscious levels (Nathan, 2016). For instance, the mental processes like memory, thinking, problem-solving, language, and decision-making. 

The concept of transference and countertransference. According to Verywell Mind, transference is when a client redirects their feelings from a significant other or person in their life to the clinician (Fritscher, 2020). Countertransference is when the therapist's project their own internal conflicts onto the client (Fritscher, 2020). The social worker needs to be aware of the behavior of the client. Transference can cause the client to shut down and cut off the relationship altogether, or may become sullen and withdrawn during sessions, which impedes progress (Fritscher, 2020). According to Human and the Social Environment, The Cswe Core Competencies requires the social worker to identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly, work within the ethical principles to guide professional practice, and critical thinking (Davis & Smith, 2013).

The rational is that the worker has to be able to handle the situation of transference and countertransference in a professional manner, understand personal and professional values, at all times practice within the guidelines of ethics, and critical think so you as the social worker will be able to recognize and communicate while helping the client shape their life experiences (Davis & Smith, 2013).

Thank you,

Renee

References

Dale, O., & Smith, R. (2013). Human behavior and social environment: Social systems theory. Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780205036486

Nathan, J. (2013). Psychodynamic theory: The essential elements. In Davies, M. (Ed.). The blackwell companion to social work (pp. 463-465). John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.