Encountering Romantic Transference
Your Objective
Your Role
You are a clinician supporting a patient during a psilocybin-assisted therapy session.
The Situation
Maintain clear therapeutic boundaries while validating the patient's emotional experience, helping them recognize transference and return to their therapeutic work.
Your Goal
The patient is experiencing romantic/erotic transference toward you.
How You're Evaluated
There is no single "right" path through this scenario. The aim is to practice staying present, grounded, and responsive when things feel uncertain.
Clearly name and maintain the therapeutic frame
Redirect romantic content to therapeutic exploration
Validate feelings without engaging with romantic content
Give permission to feel whatever is present
Maintain consistent, calm presence without rushing
Maintain clear professional tone without defensiveness