Mode Model Two Object-Relations Theory

Brendan is 21 years old, heterosexual, White, and male identified. He is a very polite young man interested in seeking short term psychotherapy, but feels hopeless and pinned after acknowledging his parents decision to separate. He learns that his must move out as well, which adds on to his presenting dilemma. Brendan dropped out of college one year ago and his younger brother recently moved away. He describes living apart from his family and is frighten. He reports smoking marijuana frequently every day over several years to manage his anxiety. Brendan has expressed how he thinks I’m “polite” and “mean well”, but does not feel confident in my efforts to assist him. Stark’s (2000) Modes of Therapeutic Action, may help in understanding Brendan presenting problems and my approach working with him based on his history.
This Model 2 is on the healing power of corrective provision which includes both empathetic recognition and a response in
Reflecting on a session Brendan explained how frighten he is to move out and start this new life without every member of his imitate family. When he described his feeling of helplessness I quickly judge him based on his age, size and persona. I will admit my assumption almost interfered with my therapeutic relationship with him. I think I focused too much on his outer appearance and strength- based skills that I neglected my countertransference as being a petite woman of color. According to the technical task for therapist is to decide when the client needs the therapist to be where he/she is, and when the client is ready to open up and allow the therapist to direct the conversation or attention in another