Body-Centred Countertransference Scale – BCCS

Scale Overview

The Body-Centred Countertransference Scale – BCCS was developed by Jonathan Egan and Alan Carr (2005). It is designed to measure Body-centred countertransference. The scale is intended for use with Therapists and healthcare professionals.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 16 items.

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 0 = This has never happened to me in the last six months, 1 = Yes, this has happened to me at least once in the last six months, but not that often, 2 = Yes, this has happened a few times in the last six months, 3 = Yes, this has happened often in the last six months.

Scoring

Items are summed to produce a total score.

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha of .71.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.