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Luciano G Dolcini-Catania1, Shana E DeVlieger1, Jill M Cyranowski1
1Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Dolcini-Catania, Cyranowski); Department of Teaching and Learning, New York University-Steinhardt, New York City (DeVlieger).
American Journal of Psychotherapy
|September 13, 2023
Summary
Clinical psychology trainees desire more trauma-focused psychotherapy training. They emphasize the need for required training with flexible structures, supportive learning environments, and instructors knowledgeable in trauma awareness and cultural humility.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy Training
Background:
- Trauma exposure is prevalent in the US, yet trauma-focused psychotherapy training in graduate programs is scarce.
- There's a need to center trainee voices in developing effective training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine clinical psychology trainees' perspectives on current trauma-specific training.
- To identify desired features for trauma-focused psychotherapy learning environments.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods survey was developed using the New Haven competencies as a framework.
- 18 doctoral students in a clinical psychology program participated.
Main Results:
- Trainees found competencies relevant but noted a lack of trauma-specific training.
- Most trainees supported required trauma training with varied structural preferences.
- Key learning environment features included co-constructed norms, flexibility, wellness, and instructor trauma awareness.
Conclusions:
- Effective implementation of trauma-specific psychotherapy training requires ongoing dialogue between trainees and stakeholders.
- Trainee input is crucial for developing relevant and supportive trauma training curricula.
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