Which of the following is true regarding countertransference (CT) management?
A) Countertransference is essentially unmanageable
B) Having a history of meditation practice can lower your reactivity to clients and improve CT management
C) Personal psychotherapy for clinicians has been shown to have no effect on countertransference
D) To be effectively managed, CT should be kept private; DO NOT consult with colleagues or supervisors about it
E) CT reactions are a sign that you're in the wrong profession

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Research has suggested that regularly practicing meditation can help decrease reactivity to clients, and therefore improve CT management. Option A is incorrect as countertransference can be managed, although it can be challenging. Option C is incorrect as personal psychotherapy has been shown to be effective in managing CT reactions. Option D is incorrect as discussing CT reactions with colleagues or supervisors can help with managing it. Option E is incorrect as CT reactions are normal and do not necessarily mean that someone is in the wrong profession.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Countertransference (CT) Management