Research Journal
STOP PRESS: The Journal is re-launched with free access to old and future issues of the journal from July 7, 2011.Please read below: Together with the Norwegian Gestalt Institute and the Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute, Eurocps co-sponsored the online European Journal for Qualitative Research in Psychotherapy in 2005 and several Eurocps Associates were members of the original editorial board. Each issue of the journal included 4 to 5 research articles of approximately 5,000 words (now 6,000 words) together with some smaller ‘work in progress’ and an editorial. From July 7, 2011 the journal was incorporated into the Eurocps web site and old and new issues of the journal made available to download free. For access to the journal and to print off issues free of charge please see below. |
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European Journal for Qualitative Research in Psychotherapy
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The European Journal for Qualitative Research in Psychotherapy
A publication of the Anglo-Norwegian Collaboration
in association with the European Centre for Psychotherapeutic Studies (France and UK)
The European Journal for Qualitative Research in Psychotherapy (EJQRP) was originally the initiative of the Anglo-Norwegian Collaboration involving the Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute, UK and the Norwegian Gestalt Institute in Oslo, Norway. In April 2008 day to day management of the journal continued to reside with Ken Evans, Co-Senior Editor but was relocated to the European Centre for Psychotherapeutic Studies ( France and UK) www.eurocps.eu
The European Journal for Qualitative Research in Psychotherapy is an online publication committed to encouraging and facilitating psychotherapists to engage in research relevant to their clinical practice, or closely related issues. originally the journal was sold online for 15 euros but Eurocps is now in a position to offer issues free of charge.
We acknowledge and appreciate the encouragement, and financial sponsorship for the initial set up, we have received from the
- European Association for Gestalt Therapy
- European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy
- Norwegian Gestalt Institute
- Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute in the UK.
We also acknowledge the many therapists and psychotherapy training institutes who expressed their support and enthusiasm for readable and clinically relevant research.
Why the need for an online research journal?
Over the past 25 years an increasing distance has emerged between clinical practice in the field and specialist researchers who are largely university based. (McLeod, J, 2001). Relatively few psychotherapists read research (Sargent, M. M, & Sechrest, L.B, & Cohen C.H, 1986) Consequently much contemporary research appears:
- excessively technical and difficult to read
- objectifies the client
- fails to describe in depth the experiences of the client
- fails to address the co-created and relational dimension of therapy
- gives little regard to the cultural, socio-political, ecological and spiritual dimension of human experience
- largely ignores issues of oppressive practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapy training
- generates suspicion among many therapists about research bias toward certain modalities
The European Journal for Qualitative Research in Psychotherapy is committed to publishing readable and interesting research that:
- is relevant to clinical practice and/or closely related issues
- demystifies research
- describes the experiences and feelings of clients and therapists
- addresses the impact of societal and global change on the therapeutic endeavour
- encourages exploration of a range of dimensions to psychotherapy -physical, intra-psychic, inter-personal, cultural, ecological and spiritual
- challenges the manualisation of therapy
- critically reflects on oppressive practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapy training
- further develops the notion of the psychotherapist as a reflexive practitioner
- supports other publications and projects that seek to further a research community within the profession
The journal is published free online in order to be accessible to a wide readership across Europe. In this way distribution and storage costs are kept to a minimum.
The European Journal for Qualitative Research in Psychotherapy (EJQRP) is devoted to publishing original and peer reviewed papers which are empirical in nature rather then purely speculative.
Submission of qualitative research papers on psychotherapy practice are particularly welcomed although critical papers that explore the interface between qualitative and quantitative methodologies are also invited.
Of particular relevance are papers, from the diverse relational oriented psychotherapies, that promote critical reflexivity, and those seeking to foster links with research initiatives in the broader context of psychiatry, psychology and philosophy.
Interdisciplinary submissions are also welcome from other professionals who have contact with the human psyche in a psychotherapeutic context across European communities.
It is the aim of this journal to further critical reflection on clinical psychotherapy practice cross-culturally by exploring similarity whilst respecting cultural difference and diversification.
In order to elucidate areas for further empirical investigation papers are encouraged from practitioners representing the diverse schools of psychotherapy thought who are motivated to explore the interface of ideas arising from their unique therapeutic practice.
For further elucidation of the ethos of the journal please visit the home page.
Consulting Editors
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Correspondence
Correspondence and papers for submission to the Editorial Team should be sent, in the first instance, to Ken Evans, 44 Rue De L' Europe, 50850 Ger, Normandy, France (with cd version) or email ken@eurocps.eu.
Material for Publication
Material for publication is invited from the wide range of relational oriented psychotherapy approaches and shall include:
- an original paper typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font arial (western).
- the name of the author(s), job title, postal and email address
- page numbers and word count
- provide references listed in alphabetical order in a separate reference section at the back of the paper. Harvard reference system required, see following examples:
Creswell, J. W. (1998) Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Traditions. California USA: Sage
McLeod, J. (2001) Qualitative Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage
Parlett, M. (2000) Creative Adjustment and the Global Field. In: British Gestalt Journal, Vol. 9, No. 1
Orlinsky, D. E., Grawe, K. & Parks, B. K. (1994) Process and outcome in psychotherapy – Noch Einmal. In Hougaard, E. (1996) Psykoterapi teori og forskning. København: Dansk psykologisk forlag - include any illustrations, tables, diagrams or figures (please send in .jpg or .gif format) separate from the paper but indicating where in the text they are to be located
- papers must be sent in electronic format (pc compatible email attachment, floppy disc or cd). Hard copy may be sent by post normal with a cd or floppy disc. Email delivery is preferred where possible.
- authors are responsible for obtaining permission from the copyright owner if they include an illustration or lengthy word count (+ 100 words) that has been published elsewhere. Authors should include both the publisher and author of such material, requesting non exclusive world rights in all languages for use in the article/paper and future editions of it
Following receipt of the paper a member of the editorial team will respond to confirm whether or not the paper is being considered for publication. The final decision will follow after a paper is peer reviewed and normally within 3 months of date of submission.
A standard form is used for peer review. the form is available for download in PDF format here. (Form will open in a new window).
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Inevitably any paper will require some revision and all final artwork - illustrations etc., must be submitted by the author in publication ready format. Prior to publication an author (s) will receive page proofs for them to scrutinise.
Ethical and legal issues for the protection of a co-researcher (research subject) must be carefully considered by the author(s) and all reasonable steps taken to protect anonymity. Where a research paper includes material from children then authors must ensure that consent was secured from the children’s legal guardian.
Length of paper
Papers shall be in the range of 3,500 to 5,500 words (inc references) or in the form of a brief report between 1,500 to 2,500 words (inc references) and may include:
- research into psychotherapy practice
- papers exploring the philosophical and theoretical aspects of psychotherapy research
- critical papers on the qualitative - quantitative paradigms
- research into the application of psychotherapy across the range of mental health and social work professions
- research based case studies
- research in all dimensions of psychotherapy practice including the body, the intrapsychic, interpersonal, cultural ,ecological and transpersonal
- research into the ethical and moral aspects of psychotherapy practice
Archives
Copies of the journal can be viewed and downloaded from this site.
Copyright
In return for the European Centre for Psychotherapeutic Studies publishing any paper in the journal an author(s) agrees the following:
- to grant A&N Collaboration the right to publish, royalty-free, the article/paper in the EJQRP
- the article may be published in whole or part and on it’s own or in combination with other articles
- the editor(s) have the right to edit the text and/or alter the format to comply with the journal ‘house-style’
- the article is original and/or does not infringe any existing copyright
- other than the production of a copy(s) of the article for personal use the author shall not place the paper/article for publication with any other publisher until six months after the date of publication in the EJQRP
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Issue 5 contents
Linda Finlay
Editorial: Celebrating new ‘voices’
'The articles in this issue are diverse in terms of their focus, style and substance. The authors, too, come from different fields of psychotherapy and they vary in their experience. What links the papers is that all the authors are all relatively new voices in our academic/research/writing world. For most, indeed, this is their first ever published paper. ...'
Linda Finlay, The Open University, UK
Email: linda@lindafinlay.co.uk
Kate Evans
Writer’s Block: a reflective literature review
Abstract
For a significant proportion of therapists, the mere thought of writing up research academically and then perhaps striving to publish any writings is anxiety provoking. These therapists may be suffering from ‘Writer’s Block’ – a process, I suggest, that gets in the way of meaningful and relevant research being completed by practitioners which could help inform and develop our way of working. Through this review of the literature on Writer’s Block, intertwined by personal reflections on my own experience, I aim to explore possible causes and offer some tentative solutions.
Helen Germaine
Lived Experience of a Permanent Rupture Between Mother and Daughter
Abstract
This research explores the lived experience of the rupture in the relationship between Jenny (a pseudonym) - an 18 year old, pregnant, unmarried, young woman in Britain in 1968 - and her mother. In a relational-centred research interview, Jenny shares her experience proceeding the rupture, the narrative point of the rupture itself and the occurring experience of her relationship after the rupture. Phenomenological analysis reveals Jenny’s experience is one of shame and guilt in relation to her mother. She feels exposed, humiliated and ‘at fault.’ Jenny misses a shared sense of pride with her mother and instead experiences rejection not only of herself, but also through the new life she has created. She develops a number of ways to protect herself from her own painful internal experience. Notably she protects her mother from criticism by taking responsibility for her mother’s feelings and behaviours. Yet there is a sense of a desperate internal confusion of experience as Jenny continually returns the question of the ‘why’ of her mother’s behaviour. The pain of rejection and isolation is felt deeply by Jenny within the relationship rupture with her mother. She feels her own deep sadness and loss as interwoven into her mother’s.
Vivien Sabel
‘Life After Delivery’: a phenomenological enquiry into one woman’s experience
Abstract
The massive shifts in emotions and upheaval of social roles women are likely to experience following the birth of a child have been well documented. And yet, it is still not possible to predict how each individual woman will respond. This research explores one woman’s experience using a phenomenological, relational-centred research approach. My aim was to try to witness and ‘give voice to’ her unique, special and particular experience of life after delivery in a relatively unstructured interview. Analysis revealed four emergent themes: Protection-Desertion; Contact-Isolation; Belonging-Shame; and Anxiety-Ambivalence. Throughout the interview there was a sense that Kate wished to be seen as the same as other mothers, rather than as a ‘mother-with-deficits’. She goes to some lengths to hide herself from her family and professionals to give them no reason to doubt her ability.
Alex Adamson
A Phenomenological Exploration of Tattooing: A Personal and Meaning-filled Experience
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Tami Avis
The Value and Cost of Mandatory Personal Therapy
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Lydia Noor
“It’s because of what we did that I’m going to university”: A qualitative exploration of the experience of growing through a school’s therapeutic programme.
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Usha Srinath and Vijendra Kumar S.K.
Supervision and Training of Psychotherapists in an Indian Therapeutic Community
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Issue 4 contents
Ken Evans and Linda FinlayTo be, or not to be… registered: a relational-phenomenological exploration of what State Registration means to psychotherapistsLittle qualitative research has been carried out on psychotherapists’ perspectives on statutory regulation and the personal meanings they bring to bear to the current debate about professional registration. This research sets out to address this gap by exploring the lived experience of what state registration means to ten psychotherapists drawn from person-centred, gestalt and integrative approaches. AbstractLittle qualitative research has been carried out on psychotherapists’ perspectives on statutory regulation and the personal meanings they bring to bear to the current debate about professional registration. This research sets out to address this gap by exploring the lived experience of what state registration means to ten psychotherapists drawn from person-centred, gestalt and integrative approaches. A collaborative relational-phenomenological approach was undertaken using a focus group to collect data. Phenomenological and reflexive analysis highlighted the relevance and pervasive power of shame processes in four emergent themes: feeling pride-feeling shame, belonging-isolation, credibility-ineligibility and fight-flight. While formal regulation offers personal rewards around belonging, status and esteem, a shadow side lurks. Reflexive discussion suggests that unconscious parallel processes may be playing out in the wider professional arena.
Dr Ken Evans Dr Linda Finlay Linda FinlayEmbracing researcher subjectivity in phenomenological research: A response to Ann ScottAll researchers experience times of confusion and uncertainty and risk getting lost in the complex ambiguity of the research journey. We are inevitably challenged by the research process especially when it comes to trying to disentangle ourselves from our participants given the relational context of the research. There is a clear need for researchers be reflexive and to critically interrogate the impact of their subjectivity on the research and of the research on them. In this paper Linda examines some of the ways that phenomenological and heuristic researchers in particular manage – and even embrace - their subjectivity. Practical research examples to illustrate how theory can be applied in practice. AbstractAll researchers experience times of confusion and uncertainty and risk getting lost in the complex ambiguity of the research journey. We are inevitably challenged by the research process especially when it comes to trying to disentangle ourselves from our participants given the relational context of the research. The research process both profoundly affects and is affected by the researchers. Research can never be a ‘value-free’ zone - researcher subjectivity is always present. There is a clear need for researchers to be reflexive and to critically interrogate the impact of their subjectivity on the research and of the research on them. This process mirrors our work as psychotherapists where we reflect on clients’ stories while analysing our own responses and the dynamics of the evolving relationship between ourselves and our client. In this paper I examine some of the ways that phenomenological and heuristic researchers in particular manage – and even embrace - their subjectivity. Two processes are especially involved: the epoché and reflexivity. Both these concepts are briefly described here to act as a guide for researchers wishing to explicitly work with their subjectivity. I also offer practical research examples to illustrate how the theory can be applied in practice. Dr Linda Finlay Anna MadillConstruction of anger in one successful case of psychodynamic-interpersonal psychotherapy: Problem (re)formulation and the negotiation of moral contextThis paper provides a worked exemplar of psychotherapy research using the approach of conversation analysis inspired discourse analysis (CA/DA), sometimes known as discursive psychology (Edwards & Potter, 1992; Potter, 2003; Potter & Wetherell, 1987). The aim of the paper is to explore the potential usefulness of discursive analysis for qualitative psychotherapy research within a relational centred ethos. The paper presents an analysis of extracts from a case of psychodynamic-interpersonal psychotherapy based on Hobson’s (1985) conversational model. This model has a particular relational focus in assuming clients’ problems arise from relationship disturbances and that the therapeutic encounter is a vehicle for the manifestation, exploration, and modification of such problems. The model is conversational in that intervention consists of therapists’ use of strategies such as negotiation, metaphor, and development of a ‘common feeling language’. AbstractThis paper provides a worked exemplar of psychotherapy research using conversation analysis inspired discourse analysis with the aim of exploring the usefulness of discursive analysis for qualitative psychotherapy research within a relational centred ethos. The analysis examines how a client came to describe herself as feeling anger towards her mother having previously rejected this understanding earlier in therapy. Specifically, the analysis explicates the process of successful problem (re)formulation, identifying the rhetorical strategies utilised by the therapist and demonstrating how client change may be approached as a discursive achievement. The central tension between discursive and relational centred qualitative psychotherapy research rests on the different understandings of subjectivity at the core of the two perspectives. The paper concludes, however, that the findings of discursive psychotherapy research may still be utilised in the service of relational centred practice. A detailed analysis of psychotherapy dialogue may be revealing in terms of how therapeutic meaning is co-constructed, how change is enabled through talk, and how cultural resources are mobilised within the practices of therapy. Such knowledge has a function, not least, in enhancing the ability of relational centred psychotherapists to be reflexive practitioners. Dr Anna Madill Nicola Gazzola & Anne TheriaultSupervisee Experiences of Broadening and Narrowing in Counselling SupervisionThis study investigated supervisee perspectives of broadening (thinking, acting creatively, being open to new ways of being) and narrowing (experiences of perceiving choices as limited). Implications for supervision are suggested. AbstractThis study investigated supervisee perspectives of broadening (i.e., thinking and acting creatively and being open to exploring new ways of being) and narrowing (i.e., the experience of perceiving one’s choices as limited) processes in their supervisory experiences. Ten supervisees who completed all requirements for a master’s degree in counselling were interviewed using a semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed using a variation of the consensual qualitative research method developed by Hill, Thompson, and Williams (1997). Participants described their experiences of broadening and narrowing and their perceptions of their supervisors’ contributions to these processes. The findings include four categories of broadening and five categories of narrowing, each with subcategories. Implications for the process of supervision are offered. Dr Nick Gazzola Dr Anne Theriault Nick Bowles, Beatriz Moreno, Celia Psaila, and Andrew Smith“Nicknames: a qualitative exploration into the effect of nick-names on personal histories.”Name-calling, unkind nicknames and other forms of verbal harassment represent some of the most prevalent forms of bullying. As researchers, we found out immediately that there is very little literature on the subject, particularly within the field of psychotherapy. We found that name-calling, and nicknames in particular, are ambiguous social events that can serve positive as well negative goals, and their adverse consequences can be difficult to identify. AbstractThis piece of qualitative research explores the impact of nicknames upon the researchers. The research shows that nicknames function positively and negatively, and can either disturb contact on the Gestalt Cycle or benefit contact. This research highlights its limitations, and suggests ways of building upon its findings. To contact the authors of this article please address correspondence to: Andrew Smith |
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Issue 3 Contents
Masa Zvelc
Working with Mistakes in Psychotherapy - A Relational Model
Masa Zvelc is certified integrative psychotherapist (EAIP) and Master of Science of clinical psychology. She has Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy awarded by Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute. She is co director of Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, Ljubljana (Slovenia), where she has private psychotherapy practice and leads the training in integrative psychotherapy. She also teaches at the Faculty of psychotherapy and Faculty of Education in Ljubljana. She is interested in research of psychotherapy process; which elements in psychotherapy contribute to change. She is co-author of Picture Test of Separation- Individuation, instrument for measuring separation and individuation process in adolescence and adulthood.
Ann Scott
The Effect of Doing Qualitative Research on Novice Researchers
Ann is UKCP registered and holds a MA Integrative Psychotherapy
She works currently as a psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor in Brussels and is studying for a PhD at Manchester University.
For contact regarding this article or related issues: as@counselling-therapy.eu Tel/Fax: 0032 23973140
Anne Thériault and Nicola Gazzola
Feelings of Incompetence among Experienced Clinicians: A Substantive Theory
For contact regarding this article or related issues: Anne Thériault, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5. E-mail: Anne.Theriault@uottawa.ca.
Joan Fletcher
Epiphany Storytelling as a Means of Reinforcing and Embedding Transformational Therapeutic Change
Joan Fletcher is a lecturer in social work at Goldsmiths, University of London. Alongside the twenty years she has spent training social workers, Joan has maintained close links with practice by training and working as a psychotherapist and consultant, specialising in the areas of; “working with difference and diversity”, internalised oppression; conflict management and group work with survivors of sexual abuse. Her current research relates to relationship based social work, service users’ experiences of change moments in therapeutic encounters, and a Department of Health funded study into diversity and progression on social work courses.
Robert Cvetek, Mateja Cvetek & Christian Gostecnik
Action research in the light of integrative practice of marital and family therapists and some other research problems
Robert Cvetek, PhD, is a researcher and specialist in marital and family therapy. He is currently the Secretary General of Slovenian Psychological Association (SPA).
E-mail: robert.cvetek@guest.arnes.si
Mateja Cvetek, PhD Candidate, is a specialist in marital and family therapy and Vice – President of Slovenian Psychological Association (SPA).
E-mail: mateja.cvetek@siol.net
Christian Gostecnik, PhD. Frančiškanski družinski inštitut, professional director, marital and family therapist.
E-mail: christian.gostecnik@guest.arnes.si
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Issue 2 Contents
Isha McKenzie-Mavinga
Understanding Black Issues in the Therapeutic Process
Isha McKenzie-Mavinga BSc, MA, is a psychotherapist, writer and poet. She has published ‘Creative Writing in a Black Woman’s Group’ in Dupont Joshua A, (ed) Working Inter-Culturally in Counseling Settings (Brunner-Routledge) and ‘Linking Social History and the Therapeutic Process in Research and Practice on Black Issues’, CPR June 2003.
For contact regarding this article or related issues: i.mckenziemavinga@londonmet.ac.uk
Ann Scott
Integration in Practice. How do they do it?
Ann is a UKCP registered Integrative Psychotherapist and currently works as a psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor in Brussels. She is studying for a PhD at Manchester University where her interest is in therapists’ experience of integrating spirituality into clinical practice.
For contact regarding this article or related issues: annscott@biz.tiscali.be
Ashild Krüger
An Introduction to the Ethics of Gestalt Research with Informants
Ashild Kruger holds a Masters Degree in both Gestalt Psychotherapy and in Special Education. Her full time practice as a Gestalt Therapist and Supervisor is situated in Oslo, Norway. She is a member of staff of Norsk Gestaltinstitutt (NGI) both as a teacher and as a co-editor of the Norwegian Gestalt Journal.
For contact regarding this article or related issues: a-frid-k@online.no
Kate Wilkinson
A Study to Explore the Emergence of Shadow Phenomena in Integrative Psychotherapy Training Institutes
Kate is a UKCP registered Integrative Psychotherapist who has also completed a full training in Gestalt Psychotherapy. She has a Masters degree in Integrative Psychotherapy and recently successfully completed a clinical doctorate with the University of Derby. She has spent many years working to progress the profession of counseling and psychotherapy in the North East of England and has held several offices in professional associations.
For contact regarding this article or related issues: kate.psy@ukonline.co.uk
Rita Westwood, Juliet Harris, Paul West & Lynne Walker
A Phenomenological Exploration of the Loss of a Parent in Childhood
Rita Westwood: Rita is working toward registration with the UKCP as an Integrative Psychotherapist. Her background is in social care working within a children and families service. She has a personal and professional interest in bereavement and trauma and is a member of a regional Major Incident Response Team. Contact: rita@westkingfisher.fsnet.co.uk
Juliet Harris: Juliet is in her final year of study for registration with the UKCP as an Integrative Psychotherapist. She is Service Manager for the Scarborough & District Mediation Service and The Meeting Place, a child and family contact centre. She is a member of the regional Domestic Abuse Forum and is also a member of a group psychotherapy practice in Hull, UK. Contact: via mail@scpti.co.uk
Paul West, BSc (Hon) Psychology, Diploma Applied Social Sciences. Paul is working towards registration as an Integrative Psychotherapist with UKCP and is a student at the Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute. He has a private practice in Weardale in the North East England. He has almost 20 years military experience, with a special interest in the family dynamics of Service separation due to military conflict. In 2008 Paul hopes to progress his training by enrolling on a proposed European wide doctoral programme. Contact: weardaletherapy@tiscali.co.uk
Lynne is currently in the final year of training in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute. She is a BACP accredited counsellor and has worked for the Humber Mental Health Trust in primary care counselling and PTSD, for the past 5 years. She also has a private therapy practice and supervises counsellors in training. She is particularly interested in early childhood trauma and loss and posttraumatic stress disorder. Contact: lynne@dljn.karoo.co.uk
Ken Evans
Relational Centred Research: A Work in Progress
Ken Evans FRSA is the Director of Training, Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute and Co-Senior Editor of the European Journal for Qualitative Research in Psychotherapy.
For contact regarding this article or related issues:
ken@eurocps.eu
www.eurocps.eu
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Issue 1 Contents
Anne Gilbert
A phenomenological exploration of the impact of a traumatic incident (death of a child) on Social Services Staff
Anne Gilbert holds a Masters degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy and runs a private practice. She is also a qualified Social Worker and is employed as a Counsellor in a large Social Services department. She has a special interest in the impact of trauma on people's lives.
For contact regarding this article or related issues: anne.gilbert2@btopenworld.com
Joanna Hewitt Taylor, Stella Poole, Rosalind Rodway & Rob Tyson
Parallel Process in Supervision: A qualitative investigation
Joanna Hewitt-Taylor is Course Leader for the UKCP accredited Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy run at the Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute, where she is an Associate Teaching Member and a member of the Board of Directors. Jo has Masters Degrees in Gestalt Psychotherapy and in Social Work and runs as a private practice in psychotherapy and supervision based in Leicester and Scarborough and has recently published two research articles. Jo has also been a trainer for Leicestershire Area Child Protection Committee and taught on the MA Social Work course at the University of Leicester. Jo works part time for fsu Leicester and is particularly interested in transcultural work.
Rosalind Rodway is an MBACP (Accred) practitioner and has worked as a counsellor in Primary Care for 10 years. She has been in private practice for 15 years, working as an Integrative therapist. She is a qualified Supervisor.
Stella Poole was born in Ireland but has spent most of her adult life in the UK. She qualified as a counsellor eight years ago and works an integrative counsellor for a local charity. She also has her own busy private practice in Peterborough, and recently qualified as a Supervisor.
Rob Tyson is a registered nurse for people with mental health problems, a UKCP registered Gestalt Therapist and a Supervisor of counsellors, counselling psychologists and psychotherapists. He works in the NHS and has a private practice in the north east of England he is a qualified Supervisor and is an Associate Teaching Member of the Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute.
For contact regarding this article or related issues: www.scpti.co.uk
Gro Skottun
Before and after: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Impact of a Four-Year Training in Gestalt Therapy
Gro Skottun (MSc) is Norwegian, trained as a social worker and gestalt psychotherapist. She is the cofounder (1986) and co leader of Norsk Gestaltinstitutt (NGI) where she also is a trainer and supervisor. She is the cofounder and co editor of Norsk Gestalttidsskrift. She has written several articles about different aspects of gestalt therapy. She also practices as a therapist where she works with individuals, couples and groups.
For contact regarding this article or related issues: www.g-skot@online.no
Ken Evans
An experiential approach to teaching qualitative research
Ken Evans is Director of Training at the Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute. Ken has been the primary author of four separate Masters programmes in psychotherapy and co-author of a doctoral programme in Humanistic and Integrative psychotherapy. His interests span a range of psychotherapies and he is currently President of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy and Registrar for the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy. He is a past President of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy and also the European Association for Psychotherapy.
For contact regarding this article or related issues www.eurocps.eu or ken@eurocps.eu
Geoff Thompson
What Are the Experiences Of Team Leaders Whose Manager Adopts a Dialogic I-Thou Attitude In Relating With Them?
Geoff Thompson is the Director of Interhuman Limited and an Associate of the European Association for Gestalt Leadership and Organisational Development. He works in organisations and as a Gestalt therapist in private practice.
For contact regarding this article or related issues: www.interhuman.co.uk
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