how do you assess and build on their strategies for addressing transference and countertransference in the identified scenario below.

Scenario: 10-year-old Alexwas referredfor counseling due tobehavioral concerns.Alex's parents recentlydivorced, and his mother moved out of state. In sessions, Alex displays anger and withdrawal, repeatedly stating how much he misses his mother. I was 6 when my parents divorced. My children were under the age of 10 when I went through a divorce. I can't help but feel a strong emotional connection to Alex's situation.

Transference: Alex may project his feelings of abandonment and anger at his absent mother onto me, looking at meas a mother figure. He may expect meto fill the void left by his mother and becomefrustrated if I don't meet his expectations.

Countertransference: I might experience countertransference feelings related to my own divorce. I may feelan overwhelming desire to protect and nurture Alex, viewing him as a reflection of myown child, or perhaps Ifeel guiltythat Icouldn't prevent myown family situation.