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Vol. 2 No. 02 (2025): MORPHEÚS: Digital Journal of Psychology of the Marist University of Queretaro

Review of “The Strength of the Psychotherapist: Countertransference” by José de Jesús González Núñez

Submitted
May 2, 2025
Published
2025-04-30

Abstract

This review explores the book The Strength of the Psychotherapist: Countertransference by José de Jesús González Núñez, originally published in 1989. Across eight chapters, the author offers a theoretical and practical analysis of countertransference as a core phenomenon in the therapeutic relationship, emphasizing its clinical implications, diagnostic potential, and value as a tool for therapist self-awareness. The review highlights the book’s key contributions and underlines its continued relevance for both training and professional practice.