Wolfgang has just consulted with his supervisor. He is concerned that his own objectivity is being compromised because of his own personal feelings and emotions toward his client and their relationship. He sees the client much as he saw his own abusive father. Wolfgang is experiencing:
A) Obstruction
B) Transference
C) Counter-transference
D) Projection

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Wolfgang is experiencing counter-transference, which occurs when a therapist projects their own feelings, biases, or experiences onto a client. In this case, Wolfgang's feelings towards his client are influenced by his past experiences with his abusive father.

Wolfgang Has Just Consulted with His Supervisor