Twinship or alter ego transference is a form of narcissistic transference defined by Heinz Kohut as expressing the analysand's need to rely on the analyst as a narcissistic function possessing characteristics like herself. ... See also: Alter ego.

What is Twinship in therapy?

In therapy, twinship might occur as therapist and client acknowledge similar experiences or share a joke or interests or engage a friendly philosophical discussion. In this stage therapists might disclose more of themselves.

What is Twinship in psychology?

Twinship is a word that has many meanings in medicine and psychology. Most basically it is the condition of being twins. In psychology, particularly psychoanalysis, the term "twinship" or "alter ego transference," according to Dr. John Kohut (an eminent psychiatrist), is used to refer to a narcissistic transference.