S4E3: Opening the envelope

In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 2: Countertransference. We'll then present this week's case, where the genetic counsellor experienced their first predictive testing results disclosure in neurogenetics.

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References mentioned in our discussion:

• Clark, (2010). Life as a pregnant genetic counselor. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-010-9283-3.

• Clark, (2012). Life as a pregnant genetic counselor: take two. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-011-9411-8.

• Kessler, (1992). Psychological aspects of genetic counseling. VIII. Suffering and countertransference. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00962826.

• Menezes et al., (2010). "It's Challenging on a Personal Level"—Exploring the 'Lived Experience' of Australian and Canadian Prenatal Genetic Counselors. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-010-9315-z

• Menezes, (2012). Commentary on "Life as a Pregnant Genetic Counselor: Take Two". Journal of Genetic Counseling  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-011-9413-6

• Menezes et al., (2013), "Taking Its Toll": The Challenges of Working in Fetal Medicine. Birth https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12029

• Porges, (2017). The pocket guide to the polyvagal theory: the transformative power of feeling safe. USA: Norton & Company.

• Redlinger-Grosse, (2020). Countertransference. In Genetic Counseling Practice (eds B.S. LeRoy, P.M. Veach and N.P. Callanan). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119529873.ch8

• Rietzler, et al. (2018). Perceived Changes to Obstetric Care and the Integration of Personal and Professional Life as a Pregnant Prenatal Genetic Counselor. Journal of Genetic Counseling, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-018-0210-3