When Dr.Callum points out Dylan's pattern of avoiding therapy sessions,Dylan becomes angry and accuses Dr.Callum of being controlling and demeaning.He threatens to quit therapy if Dr.Callum doesn't quit treating him "the same way my father did." Dr.Callum is able to show Dylan that he is experiencing

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Dylan's accusatory behavior towards Dr.Callum and his reference to his father indicate negative transference, which is when a patient projects their negative feelings towards someone else onto their therapist. Positive transference involves projecting positive feelings onto the therapist, countertransference is when the therapist's own unresolved issues affect their treatment of the patient, and free association is a technique used in therapy where patients say whatever comes to mind.

When DrCallum Points Out Dylan's Pattern of Avoiding Therapy Sessions,Dylan Becomes