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Talk With Me Outside: Therapists' Experiences of the Therapeutic Relationship in Natural Outdoor Settings 与我在外面谈话：治疗师在自然户外环境中治疗关系的经验

IF 1.3 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-08-29 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70039

Elaine Moore, Faisal Mahmood

This qualitative study explores therapists' experiences of the therapeutic relationship when therapy is conducted in natural public spaces, such as parks, footpaths and community gardens. Drawing on therapists' experiences of working outdoors with their clients, the aim was to capture and understand how the therapeutic relationship is impacted when the natural environment becomes part of the relational encounter.

Six therapists participated in one-to-one semi-structured interviews, which were analysed using thematic analysis. Therapists described a more equalised relationship, with both therapist and client exposed to the unpredictability of the environment. This created a dynamic interplay in the relationship, where collaboration was used to overcome unexpected situations, resulting in what therapists experienced as a natural vulnerability. Consequently, relational depth became more apparent, and therapists were perceived as fallible outside, as opposed to being perceived as infallible inside. The research uncovered that, despite potential risks, the un-boundaried natural environment offered a relational therapeutic depth and intimacy that carried an embedded equality, proving enriching and transformative within the relationship.

The findings suggest that nature-based therapy enhances and equalises the therapeutic relationship, while also supporting the well-being of both therapist and client. The study recommends embedding outdoor therapy interventions as part of a blended approach to talking therapies and integrating nature-based practices into core counselling/psychotherapy training programmes.

这项定性研究探讨了治疗师在自然公共空间（如公园、人行道和社区花园）进行治疗时对治疗关系的体验。根据治疗师与客户在户外工作的经验，目的是捕捉和理解当自然环境成为关系遭遇的一部分时，治疗关系是如何受到影响的。六位治疗师参加了一对一的半结构化访谈，使用主题分析对访谈进行分析。治疗师描述了一种更加平等的关系，治疗师和来访者都暴露在不可预测的环境中。这在关系中创造了一种动态的相互作用，在这种关系中，合作被用来克服意想不到的情况，从而产生了治疗师所经历的自然脆弱性。因此，关系深度变得更加明显，治疗师被认为是外部的错误，而不是内部的错误。研究发现，尽管存在潜在风险，但无边界的自然环境提供了一种关系治疗的深度和亲密感，这种亲密感带有一种根深蒂固的平等，在关系中被证明是丰富和变革的。研究结果表明，以自然为基础的治疗增强并平衡了治疗关系，同时也支持了治疗师和客户的幸福。该研究建议将户外治疗干预作为谈话治疗的混合方法的一部分，并将基于自然的实践纳入核心咨询/心理治疗培训计划。

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The Professional Identity of School Counsellors: A Scoping Review of the Global Literature 学校辅导员的职业认同：全球文献综述

IF 1.3 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-08-18 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70040

Mark Gregory Harrison, Tam Dick Hong

Background

A strong professional identity is associated with more effective school counselling but remains relatively underdeveloped in many parts of the world.

Aims

We conducted a scoping review of school counsellor professional identity to assess the nature and extent of international literature and to identify research gaps.

Materials and Methods

Following a literature search and application of inclusion criteria, 74 items, including peer-reviewed articles and unpublished dissertations, were included.

Results

The review identified several key themes in the literature: (1) ambiguity in counsellor identity, (2) the diverse roles of school counsellors, (3) individual and collective professional identity, (4) the influence of context on identity, (5) the role of training in shaping identity, (6) the impact of continuing professional development on identity and (7) the importance of advocacy and leadership in developing professional identity.

Discussion

Research on school counsellor professional identity is relatively well-developed in the United States but sparse and fragmented elsewhere. As school counselling provision expands globally, there is a need for more cross-cultural and methodologically diverse research. The literature shows a shift from a deficit-focused perspective to a strengths-based approach. Implications for counsellors, stakeholders, and future research are discussed.

Conclusion

This scoping review highlights the need to strengthen school counsellor professional identity through training, advocacy, and cross-cultural research.

强烈的职业认同与更有效的学校咨询有关，但在世界许多地方仍然相对不发达。我们对学校辅导员职业认同进行了范围审查，以评估国际文献的性质和范围，并确定研究空白。材料与方法通过文献检索和应用纳入标准，纳入74项，包括同行评议的文章和未发表的论文。结果：本综述确定了文献中的几个关键主题：(1)辅导员身份的模糊性，(2)学校辅导员角色的多样性，(3)个人和集体的职业认同，(4)背景对身份的影响，(5)培训在塑造身份中的作用，(6)持续专业发展对身份的影响，(7)倡导和领导在发展职业认同中的重要性。关于学校辅导员职业认同的研究在美国相对发达，但在其他国家研究较少，支离破碎。随着学校咨询服务在全球范围内的扩展，需要更多的跨文化和方法多样化的研究。文献显示了从以赤字为中心的视角到以优势为基础的方法的转变。讨论了对咨询师、利益相关者和未来研究的影响。结论：本综述强调了通过培训、宣传和跨文化研究加强学校辅导员职业认同的必要性。

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Investigating How Trainee and Qualified Counsellors Navigate the Mental Toll of Working in a Hospice Setting 调查实习生和合格的咨询师如何处理在临终关怀机构工作的心理负担

IF 1.3 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-08-18 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70037

Olivia Jones, Teresa Garrod

Aim

Existing psychological literature regarding how counsellors navigate the mental toll of working in a hospice setting signifies that there are substantial gaps in empirical knowledge and understanding. To address this, the study aimed to explore lived experiences of counsellors working in a hospice, including how they experienced and responded to the mental toll and how they were supported.

Method

An inductive, qualitative approach was adopted to discover counsellors' unique lived experiences from the frame of reference of the experiencing persons. Six individuals participated in semi-structured interviews, which were analysed using the heuristic framework. Through immersion, incubation, illumination, explication and reflexivity, significant findings between interview transcripts were determined.

Findings

Four themes were identified: (1) Emotional intensity of counselling in a hospice setting; (2) Self-care considerations in navigating the mental toll; (3) The importance of reflection in processing counselling in a hospice setting; and (4) The significance of counsellors feeling supported mentally when working in a hospice setting.

Conclusion

Participants were able to recognise the significant emotional burden of working in a hospice setting and had identified self-care and reflection techniques to manage their own emotional health and well-being. However, participants felt that more could be done to support them in this work, and called for changes in training, hospice settings and professional bodies, and from colleagues to provide the support they need.

Recommendations

Core counselling training needs to embed self-care and reflection as an integral part of their programmes, to ensure trainees are equipped to face the emotional demands of working in placement settings. Strong networks of open communication in these settings is vital to promote open dialogue regarding counsellors' mental well-being. The introduction of peer support systems between novice and more experienced counsellors could assist in encouraging openness in how the work impacts personal mental health and well-being.

目的现有的心理学文献关于心理咨询师如何在临终关怀环境中工作的心理代价表明，在经验知识和理解方面存在实质性的差距。为了解决这个问题，这项研究旨在探索在临终关怀医院工作的辅导员的生活经历，包括他们如何经历和应对精神上的痛苦，以及他们如何得到支持。方法采用归纳、定性的方法，从体验者的参照系中发现心理咨询师独特的生活体验。六个人参加了半结构化访谈，使用启发式框架进行了分析。通过浸入、孵育、启发、解释和反身性，确定了访谈记录之间的显著发现。研究发现：(1)临终关怀心理咨询的情绪强度；(2)心理创伤的自我护理考虑；(3)反思在安宁疗护谘询过程中的重要性；(4)心理咨询师在安宁疗护机构工作时感受到心理支持的重要性。结论：参与者能够认识到在临终关怀环境中工作的重大情绪负担，并确定了自我护理和反思技巧来管理自己的情绪健康和福祉。然而，与会者认为，在这项工作中，他们可以做得更多，并呼吁在培训、临终关怀设置和专业机构方面做出改变，并要求同事提供他们所需的支持。核心咨询培训需要将自我照顾和反思作为其课程的一个组成部分，以确保学员有能力面对在安置环境中工作的情感需求。在这些环境中，强大的开放式沟通网络对于促进有关咨询师心理健康的公开对话至关重要。在新手和更有经验的咨询师之间引入同伴支持系统，有助于鼓励公开工作如何影响个人心理健康和福祉。

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What Can Student Perspectives Tell Us About the Value of Multicultural Counselling Training? A Q Methodology Study 学生的观点能告诉我们多元文化咨询培训的价值吗？Q方法论研究

IF 1.3 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-07-29 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70036

Mustafa Aydogan

Background

While multicultural counselling courses (MCCs) are central to developing culturally competent practitioners, little is known about how students themselves perceive the helpfulness of these training experiences. Prior research often focuses on general outcomes of multicultural competence, with limited attention to the nuanced, subjective viewpoints of students engaged in MCCs.

Aim

This study aimed to explore how counselling students conceptualise the helpfulness of a semester-long MCC, identifying student personas that shape their learning focus and engagement with course content.

Method

Seventeen master's-level counselling students completed a Q sort of 38 statements related to their MCC experiences. Using Q methodology, a by-person factor analysis identified shared subjective viewpoints that reflect distinct learning preferences and interpretations of MCC value.

Results

Three student personas emerged: Reflective Counsellors, Cultural Learners, and Pragmatic Counsellors—each prioritising different aspects of multicultural training, such as awareness, cultural knowledge, and skill application. The findings highlighted the importance of recognising diverse learning needs and incorporating tailored teaching strategies in MCCs to support the development of multicultural competence.

Conclusion

Understanding the different ways students perceive MCC helpfulness can inform course design, educator reflexivity, and training strategies. These insights are vital for optimising the impact of multicultural counselling education on future practitioners working with diverse populations.

虽然多元文化咨询课程（mcs）对培养具有文化能力的从业人员至关重要，但对于学生自己如何看待这些培训经验的帮助，我们知之甚少。先前的研究往往侧重于多元文化能力的一般结果，而很少关注参与mcc的学生的细微的主观观点。本研究旨在探讨咨询学生如何概念化长达一学期的MCC的帮助，确定塑造他们学习重点和参与课程内容的学生角色。方法17名硕士辅导学生完成了一份与MCC经历相关的Q - 38陈述。使用Q方法，个人因素分析确定了共同的主观观点，这些观点反映了不同的学习偏好和对MCC价值的解释。结果出现了三种学生角色：反思型辅导员、文化型学习者和语用型辅导员——每种角色都优先考虑多元文化培训的不同方面，如意识、文化知识和技能应用。研究结果强调了在mcc中认识到不同的学习需求并结合量身定制的教学策略以支持多元文化能力发展的重要性。结论了解学生感知MCC帮助的不同方式可以为课程设计、教育工作者反思和培训策略提供信息。这些见解对于优化多元文化咨询教育对未来从事不同人群工作的从业者的影响至关重要。

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Emotional Skills Groups: A Qualitative Study Exploring Client Experiences of Online Emotional Skills Groups Interventions in an NHS Talking Therapies Service 情绪技能组：一项探讨在线情绪技能组干预NHS谈话治疗服务客户体验的定性研究

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-07-19 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70033

Emma Bonnin, Emma Dures, Eva Fragkiadaki, Jasmine Childs-Fegredo

Background

Many people treated in Talking Therapies services have highly complex needs which are not always met by the treatment offered. Emotional skills groups based on adaptations of dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) have been offered to meet complex needs, but little is known about clients' experiences of these.

Aims

This research aimed to gain insight into clients' experiences of online emotional skills groups in NHS Talking Therapies.

Methods

Twelve participants who attended online emotional skills groups were recruited from a Talking Therapies service. Semistructured interviews focused on participants' experiences were conducted and analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA).

Results

The central organising concept, ‘My journey from disconnection towards connection’ splits into three main themes: (1) finding life hard; (2) maybe this group will make a difference; and (3) re-evaluating the importance of connection. These themes are broken down into subthemes allowing for a more in-depth analysis.

Originality/Value

There is little known about clients' experiences of online emotional skills groups in adult NHS Talking Therapies services. This research demonstrates the benefit and value of these groups, something that therapists and managers should consider when it comes to improving treatment outcomes and commissioning.

Conclusion

Findings suggest that online emotional skills groups benefit people who experience a high level of distress but find it difficult to engage with standard Talking Therapies treatments. There is a need for a policy change so that online emotional skills groups can be offered as a widely available treatment for complex emotional needs in primary care.

背景：许多接受谈话治疗服务的人都有高度复杂的需求，所提供的治疗并不总能满足这些需求。基于辩证行为疗法（DBT）适应性的情感技能小组已经被提供来满足复杂的需求，但对这些客户的经验知之甚少。目的本研究旨在深入了解NHS谈话疗法中在线情感技能小组的客户体验。方法从谈话治疗服务中招募12名参加在线情感技能小组的参与者。采用反身性主题分析（RTA）对参与者的经历进行了半结构化访谈和分析。中心组织概念“我的旅程从断开到连接”分为三个主要主题：(1)发现生活艰难；(2)也许这个群体会有所作为；(3)重新评估连接的重要性。这些主题被分解成子主题，以便进行更深入的分析。在成人NHS谈话治疗服务中，客户对在线情感技能小组的体验知之甚少。这项研究证明了这些团体的好处和价值，这是治疗师和管理人员在改善治疗结果和委托时应该考虑的。研究结果表明，在线情感技能小组对那些经历高度痛苦但难以接受标准谈话疗法的人有益。有必要改变政策，以便在线情感技能小组可以作为一种广泛可用的治疗方法，用于初级保健中的复杂情感需求。

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An Exploration of the Experiences of Therapists When They Involve Parents in Their Young Person's Therapy Session 当治疗师让父母参与他们的青少年治疗时，他们的经验的探索

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-07-13 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70034

Thelma Kuria, Philip James

Background

In clinical practice, there is considerable variance in involving parents in their child's therapy.

Aim

This research aimed to explore therapists' experiences of including parents in their young person's therapy sessions.

Method

This phenomenological, qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to collect data from 10 therapists about their experiences of involving parents. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data as it tallied with the study's interpretive paradigm.

Findings

Seven themes emerged: ‘The session structure’ based on workplace standards, policies and procedures; ‘Young person's voice’, whereby therapists seek the young person's consent before involving parents; ‘Ethical considerations’ that demand parental involvement, such as risk management; ‘Systemic issues and broader context’ as resources for young people; ‘Therapists' skills and strategies’ influence the level and duration of involving parents; ‘Therapists role’ in helping parental involvement and ‘Cultural awareness and sensitivity’ of the therapist, where sessions are tailored according to the young person's cultural needs.

Conclusion

The parental role in young people's therapy sessions is complicated, multifactorial and influenced by several factors. Further research should consider (i) benefits to young people's mental health when therapists employ cultural knowledge and sensitivity in sessions and (ii) evaluate the views of parental involvement as part of the triadic relationship and the mental health outcomes of young people.

在临床实践中，父母参与孩子的治疗存在很大的差异。目的本研究旨在探讨治疗师在青少年治疗过程中包括父母的经验。方法采用半结构化访谈的方法，对10名治疗师进行现象学定性研究。主题分析被用于分析数据，因为它符合研究的解释范式。共出现了七个主题：基于工作场所标准、政策和程序的“会议结构”；“年轻人的声音”，治疗师在涉及父母之前寻求年轻人的同意；需要家长参与的“道德考量”，例如风险管理；“系统性问题和更广泛的背景”作为年轻人的资源；“治疗师的技能和策略”影响父母参与的程度和持续时间；“治疗师的角色”是帮助父母参与，以及治疗师的“文化意识和敏感性”，根据年轻人的文化需求量身定制疗程。结论父母在青少年心理治疗中的作用是复杂的、多因素的，受多种因素的影响。进一步的研究应该考虑(i)当治疗师在治疗中运用文化知识和敏感性时对年轻人心理健康的益处，以及（ii）评估父母参与作为三合一关系的一部分的观点和年轻人的心理健康结果。

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‘You're Obviously Not Trying Hard Enough’: A Qualitative Exploration of the Construct of Overcontrol “你显然不够努力”：对过度控制结构的定性探索

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-07-09 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70032

Claire O'Sullivan, Richard Booth, Rachel Egan, Suzanne Guerin

Background

The concept of overcontrol is gaining increasing attention in clinical settings. However, research on the lived experience of overcontrol is limited. This study explores what constitutes overcontrol and how it interacts with mental health difficulties.

Method

Twelve participants took part in two interviews each—one at the start of and one after an intervention targeting overcontrol, resulting in 24 interviews, paired as 12 dyads. While this was not an intervention study, this design was used to capture the depth and breadth of individuals' understanding of overcontrol, which was hypothesised to deepen over the course of engagement with supports, including this intervention. An interpretative phenomenological analysis approach was used to explore data sets.

Results

Analysis identified three superordinate themes regarding how overcontrol is conceptualised. These were ‘Fallacy of control,’ ‘Lone outsider to common humanity’ and ‘Environmental learning.’ Three superordinate themes in relation to the interaction between overcontrol and mental health difficulties were also identified. These were ‘Isolation,’ ‘Safety and masking’ and ‘Reluctance to seek help.’

Conclusion

Overcontrol is a complex concept that participants described as a response style often perceived initially as fixed and driven by a need for safety. It was linked to feelings of isolation and being different from others. Participants commonly associated overcontrol with responses to challenging early life experiences or trauma. Themes such as reluctance to seek help, masking inner emotions and isolation were identified as factors affecting mental health. This research highlights the importance of increasing clinician awareness of overcontrol to develop appropriate interventions and to avoid underestimating the distress experienced by overcontrolled individuals.

在临床环境中，过度控制的概念越来越受到关注。然而，对过度控制的生活经验的研究是有限的。这项研究探讨了什么构成了过度控制，以及它如何与心理健康问题相互作用。方法12名被试分别在干预前和干预后接受2次访谈，共24次访谈，12对。虽然这不是一项干预研究，但该设计用于捕捉个人对过度控制的理解的深度和广度，假设在参与支持的过程中，包括这次干预，这种理解会加深。使用解释性现象学分析方法来探索数据集。结果分析确定了关于如何概念化过度控制的三个上级主题。它们分别是“控制谬误”、“共同人性的孤独局外人”和“环境学习”。研究还确定了与过度控制和心理健康问题之间的相互作用有关的三个主要主题。分别是“隔离”、“安全和掩饰”和“不愿寻求帮助”。过度控制是一个复杂的概念，参与者将其描述为一种最初被认为是固定的、由安全需求驱动的反应方式。它与孤立感和与他人不同的感觉有关。参与者通常将过度控制与具有挑战性的早期生活经历或创伤的反应联系起来。不愿寻求帮助、掩饰内心情绪和孤立等主题被确定为影响心理健康的因素。本研究强调了提高临床医生对过度控制意识的重要性，以制定适当的干预措施，并避免低估过度控制个体所经历的痛苦。

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They Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk: Psychotherapists' Experiences of Psychotherapy While Walking in Nature 他们只说不做：心理治疗师在大自然中散步时的心理治疗经验

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-07-09 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70035

M. Pischel, A. L. Wüster, K. Metz, H. Wulf, C. Lahmann, E. Pfeifer

Background

A growing body of research supports the hypothesis that, by themselves, psychotherapy, nature exposure, and mild exercise have positive effects on mental health, in particular for depressed clients. In this pilot study, we investigate whether a study combining all three of these factors in walk and talk psychotherapy in a natural setting is feasible in an outpatient context.

Methods

In this paper, we examine the experiences of participating psychotherapists. For this purpose, we performed a qualitative content analysis on seven semi-structured qualitative interviews comparing psychotherapy in an outdoor setting to psychotherapy performed in a traditional indoor setting.

Findings

Our findings show that the psychotherapists encountered challenges in the outdoor setting, but that, overall, various advantages outweighed these challenges. The main challenges related to the outside setting that psychotherapists voiced in the interviews were a lack of a calm, controlled environment, as well as privacy concerns. On the other hand, the advantages of the natural setting were an experience of a deeper connection, as well as physical movement. Despite the challenges, the interviewed therapists felt positively about future outdoor psychotherapy sessions and saw this setting as an enrichment to their therapy.

Conclusion

Their experiences also offer insight into how best to overcome common challenges, advantages to be expected, and what to consider when integrating an outdoor setting into therapy. Further research is needed to investigate both the experiences of clients and quantitative effects of psychotherapy while walking in nature.

越来越多的研究支持这样一种假设，即心理治疗、自然暴露和轻度运动本身对心理健康有积极影响，特别是对抑郁症患者。在这项初步研究中，我们调查了在自然环境中结合所有这三个因素的散步和谈话心理治疗在门诊环境中是否可行。方法在本文中，我们考察了参与的心理治疗师的经验。为此，我们对七个半结构化的定性访谈进行了定性内容分析，比较了在室外环境中进行的心理治疗和在传统室内环境中进行的心理治疗。我们的研究结果表明，心理治疗师在户外环境中遇到了挑战，但总的来说，各种优势超过了这些挑战。心理治疗师在采访中表示，与外部环境相关的主要挑战是缺乏平静、可控的环境，以及对隐私的担忧。另一方面，自然环境的优势是一种更深层次的联系体验，以及身体运动。尽管面临挑战，接受采访的治疗师对未来的户外心理治疗课程持积极态度，并认为这种设置丰富了他们的治疗。他们的经历也为如何最好地克服共同的挑战、预期的优势以及将户外环境融入治疗时需要考虑的问题提供了见解。需要进一步的研究来调查来访者在大自然中散步时的体验和心理治疗的定量效果。

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AM I OK? Investigating the Lived Experience of Emotional Differentiation in a Sample of Irish Men 我还好吗？调查爱尔兰男性样本中情绪分化的生活经验

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-07-07 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70030

Donagh Seaver O’Leary, Alan McAuliffe

Introduction

Emotional differentiation (ED) is the ability to label one's emotion state at any given time with specificity and clarity. Although it has been shown that ED ability is related to effective emotion regulation, past research has been criticised for an over-reliance on single-answer and closed-label response formats that do not account for the complexity of ED. It has thus been argued that future ED research should account for such complexity by using qualitative methods where possible.

Aims

The central aim of this research was to investigate the lived experiences of nine Irish men as they engaged in ED and its implications for effective, research-informed mental health interventions.

Methods and Results

Hermeneutical Phenomenological Analysis (HPA) was employed to construct four key themes from interview data: (1) The Process of Emotional Differentiation, (2) The Limits of Language in Emotional Expression, (3) Emotional Differentiation in Practice and (4) The Social Nature of Masculine Emotional Expression.

Discussion

The findings spoke to the multi-faceted nature of ED as it is embedded in the broader and socially mediated domain of emotional experience. Outcomes from the study pointed to the potential of applying Mindfulness-Based Interventions for improving ED and to the efficacy of qualitative approaches in ED research and measurement.

情绪分化（ED）是一种能够在任何特定时间明确地标记自己情绪状态的能力。虽然已经证明ED能力与有效的情绪调节有关，但过去的研究因过度依赖单一答案和封闭标签的反应格式而受到批评，这些格式没有考虑ED的复杂性。因此，有人认为未来的ED研究应该尽可能通过使用定性方法来考虑这种复杂性。本研究的中心目的是调查9名爱尔兰男性在经历ED时的生活经历，及其对有效的、研究知情的心理健康干预的影响。方法与结果采用解释学现象学分析（HPA）从访谈数据中构建了四个关键主题：(1)情感分化的过程；(2)情感表达中的语言界限；(3)实践中的情感分化；(4)男性情感表达的社会本质。研究结果说明了ED的多面性，因为它植根于更广泛的情感体验和社会中介领域。该研究的结果指出了应用基于正念的干预来改善ED的潜力，以及定性方法在ED研究和测量中的有效性。

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Being Religious or Spiritual on Therapeutic Training Courses in the UK: A Nationwide Survey 英国治疗培训课程的宗教或精神：一项全国性调查

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research

Pub Date : 2025-07-07 DOI: 10.1002/capr.70028

Jane Hunt

Background

There is limited research in the UK exploring how counsellors/psychotherapists who identify as religious/spiritual experience undergoing therapeutic training. Existing research is primarily based on small-scale qualitative studies.

Aims

This paper outlines findings from an online survey that collected data on how trainee and newly qualified counsellors/psychotherapists, who identified as religious/spiritual, experienced training as a therapist within the UK.

Method

The survey gathered information on 118 participants’ motivations for training as therapists; their experience of applying for training; any conflicts or synergies experienced between their religious/spiritual worldviews and therapeutic theory and practice; and their experiences of speaking with peers, tutors, supervisors and therapists about their religion/spirituality. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and content thematic analysis.

Results

Most participants reported that their religion/spirituality impacted their choice to train as a counsellor/psychotherapist, and almost half their choice of modality. Participants spoke infrequently about their religion/spirituality during the application process and on their training course. If they spoke about their religion/spirituality this was mainly with peers and personal therapists rather than tutors and supervisors. Most participants did not experience conflict between their religious/spiritual beliefs and their training, but 25% did report some form of conflict, and 40% that their religion or spirituality had changed as a result of their training.

Conclusions

This survey utilised a non-randomised sample and the findings cannot be generalised to a larger trainee population. Most participants identified as White/White British and heterosexual and were, or had been, training on an integrative or person-centred training course.

背景：在英国，关于咨询师/心理治疗师如何接受宗教/精神治疗训练的研究有限。现有的研究主要是基于小规模的定性研究。本文概述了一项在线调查的结果，该调查收集了有关英国境内受训人员和新合格的咨询师/心理治疗师（他们被认定为宗教/精神治疗师）如何经历治疗师培训的数据。方法对118名被试进行心理治疗师培训动机调查；申请培训的经历；他们的宗教/精神世界观与治疗理论和实践之间的冲突或协同作用；以及他们与同龄人、导师、主管和治疗师谈论他们的宗教/灵性的经历。数据分析采用描述性统计和内容专题分析。结果大多数参与者报告说，他们的宗教/灵性影响了他们作为咨询师/心理治疗师的选择，几乎一半的人影响了他们选择的方式。在申请过程和培训课程中，参与者很少谈到他们的宗教/灵性。如果他们谈论他们的宗教/灵性，这主要是与同龄人和个人治疗师，而不是导师和主管。大多数参与者没有经历过他们的宗教/精神信仰与他们的训练之间的冲突，但25%的人确实报告了某种形式的冲突，40%的人说他们的宗教或精神信仰因为他们的训练而改变了。本调查采用非随机抽样，研究结果不能推广到更大的受训人员群体。大多数参与者被认定为白人/白人英国人和异性恋者，他们正在或曾经接受过综合或以人为本的培训课程的培训。

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