How psychotherapy trainees experience theoretical orientation development : a phenomenological study
Date of Award
1-1-2012
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Program
Counseling Psychology
Content Description
1 online resource (ix, 187 pages)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Myrna L. Friedlander
Committee Members
David Dai
Keywords
psychotherapy, supervision, theoretical orientation, training, Psychotherapy, Counseling, Learning, Psychology of, Counselor trainees
Subject Categories
Clinical Psychology | Counseling Psychology
Abstract
Knowledge and application of theory are integral to the practice of psychotherapy. Despite the focus on theory in clinical training, little is known about how psychotherapy trainees experience, learn about, and develop a theoretical orientation. This phenomenological study used grounded theory methods to examine 15 counseling and clinical psychology doctoral students' experiences developing a theoretical orientation. The specific purpose of the study was to understand in depth these trainees' perspectives on and attributions about learning and developing expertise with a specific theoretical orientation.
Recommended Citation
Mason, Mark, "How psychotherapy trainees experience theoretical orientation development : a phenomenological study" (2012). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 696.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/696