personally, i don't feel that it is the 'truth' about transference that is the issue when it comes the therapy. transference is an everyday phenomenon that can occur in every relationship or encounter humans have with each other. it is a pretty simple concept.

the issue should be more of a discussion that focuses on the the real significance of the use of transference in the therapy process... is it necessary to use/explore as a therapeutic tool to catalyses a change in the clients behavior/symptoms or is change/relief possible with alternative methods? should it even be encouraged and possibly manipulated? to what extreme should the transference be allowed to transpire to? does it's usefulness outweigh the potential to cause serious harm to the client? is it even ethical??

those are some of the discussions i would really like to see going on in regard to transference from both the professionals and the clients.