The study by Gelso and Hayes (2007) further indicates that managing transference and countertransference requires self-awareness, supervision, and ongoing personal and professional development. It's important for therapists to be aware of their unresolved issues and to seek supervision or therapy themselves if needed. As for concerns, transference and countertransference can destroy the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship and lead to ethical issues if not properly managed. According to Hutchison 2022 (p195-196), it is helpful to the degree that you as a counselor can become conscious of it and are not controlled by it. Therapists need to maintain clear boundaries and manage their emotional reactions to avoid countertransference. It's also important for therapists to understand and empathize with the client's transference, as it can provide valuable insights into the client's unresolved issues and relational patterns.

It is important that we discuss personal boundaries, or the lack thereof in the counseling relationship.

• What does it mean to maintain clear boundaries in the counseling relationship?
• What is an example of a counselor maintaining clear boundaries?
• What is an example of the counselor not maintaining clear boundaries?