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Transference For other uses, see  Transference (disambiguation) . Transference  ( German :  Übertragung ) is a phenomenon within  psychotherapy  in which the feelings a person has about their parents, as one example, are unconsciously redirected or  transferred  onto the therapist. It usually concerns feelings from a primary relationship during childhood. At times, this transference can be considered inappropriate. [1] [2] [3]  Transference was first described by  Sigmund Freud , the founder of  psychoanalysis , who considered it an important part of psychoanalytic treatment . Occurrence It is common for people to transfer feelings about their parents to their partners or children (that is, cross-generational entanglements). For instance, one could mistrust somebody who resembles an ex-spouse in manners, voice, or external appearance, or be overly compliant to someone who resembles a childhood friend. In  The Psychology of the Trans...