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Ying Zhang1, Lili Shi2, Jing Wei3
1Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg. ying.zhang@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
Research in Psychotherapy (Milano)
|August 1, 2022
Summary
Chinese psychotherapy trainees experienced significant growth during training, but this feeling lessened post-program. Continuous training is vital for therapist development, with patient experience and seminars being key influences.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
- Mental Health Training
Background:
- China's psychotherapy services have grown significantly over 30 years.
- Numerous institutions offer psychotherapy training, yet trainee development is understudied.
- This study focuses on Chinese trainees in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics of Chinese psychotherapy trainees.
- To examine their perceived professional development during and after an advanced training program.
- To identify factors influencing trainee development.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study involving 20 Chinese trainees in an advanced psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy program.
- Utilized the SPRISTAD (Society for Psychotherapy Research Interest Section on Therapist Training and Development) questionnaire.
- Data collected at three time points: beginning (T1), end (T2), and one year post-training (T3).
Main Results:
- Trainees reported a significant increase in Currently Experienced Growth during training, which decreased post-program.
- Retrospective Career Development showed a trend of overall increase.
- Therapeutic experience and continuing education were perceived as most influential.
Conclusions:
- Continuous psychotherapy training is crucial for therapist career development.
- Experiential learning and formal education significantly impact trainee growth.
- Further research with larger samples and multiple perspectives is recommended.
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