Reported positive and negative outcomes associated with a self-practice/self-reflection cognitive-behavioural therapy
Jason S Spendelow1, Lisa J Butler1
1a School of Psychology , University of Surrey , Guildford , UK.
Summary
Self-practice/self-reflection (SP/SR) benefits trainee clinical psychologists, but negative outcomes also emerged. These challenges can further enhance therapist skill development for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Therapist Training
Background:
- Self-practice/self-reflection (SP/SR) is integral to clinical psychology training.
- Previous research highlights the benefits of SP/SR for developing therapeutic competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the outcomes of a self-practice/self-reflection (SP/SR) exercise for trainee clinical psychologists.
- To explore both positive and negative outcomes of SP/SR in a UK doctoral program.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-two first-year UK doctoral clinical psychology trainees participated.
- An online questionnaire was administered after an eight-week SP/SR exercise.
- Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Participants reported benefits consistent with previous findings on SP/SR.
- Negative outcomes associated with the exercise were identified.
- Thematic analysis revealed two main domains: individual task outcomes and task organization issues.
Conclusions:
- SP/SR is a valuable tool for enhancing trainee cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) therapist competencies.
- The study highlights the previously underrecognized negative outcomes of SP/SR.
- Negative outcomes can serve as catalysts for further therapist skill development.
Keywords:
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