A son of a critical father comes to therapy one day and with no provocation is extremely hostile in his remarks to the therapist. The therapist might consider that ________ is occurring.

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The son's hostile remarks may suggest that he is transferring his feelings and attitudes towards his critical father onto the therapist. The therapist should explore this transference and work with the son to understand and process these emotions in a safe and therapeutic way.

A Son of a Critical Father Comes to Therapy One