抄録
Various kinds of practical support have been developed using sports psychology. But little is known about the way in which the relationship between a client and a supporter is developed. This may be because human relations are of a changeable and ambiguous nature and can only be judged subjectively. In this paper, based on a model of "analytic encounter" (Jacob, 1985), we assumed that human relations develop from a conscious to an unconscious level. A case was studied in which a favorable change in the relationship between a client and a supporter was observed. As a result, two elements were found to be very important: 1. placing greater emphasis on the changes in the psychological distance between a client and a supporter than on the emotional changes of the client and the supporter. 2. considering things that are thought to be unrelated. In conclusion, when providing support to a client, it must be noted that a certain psychological distance should be maintained. The attitude of "participant observation" (Sullivan, 1976) requires maintaining an objective stance of not becoming involved in a client's problems.
