Psychologists’ perceptions of assessing and treating trauma-exposed clients

IF 2 4区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Australian Psychologist Pub Date : 2022-10-05 DOI:10.1080/00050067.2022.2120381

Shufan Wang, L. Schramm, E. Berger

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective Psychologists are primary care professionals responsible for providing treatment to people exposed to trauma. However, there has been limited research exploring psychologists’ perceptions of their practice and trauma-informed care when treating people exposed to trauma. The current study aimed to investigate: 1) psychologists’ perceptions of assessing and treating trauma-exposed clients; and 2) psychologists’ perceptions of trauma-informed practice and their need for further training in this area. Method Surveys were completed by 99 psychologists, and the data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Psychologists reported the importance of further trauma-related training and showed an inconsistent understanding of trauma-informed practice. Conclusions Changes in tertiary education for psychologists were recommended to assist future psychologists to develop competency and confidence in assessing and treating trauma-exposed clients. It was also recommended that psychologists with insufficient knowledge in this field to undertake further training in this area. Key Points What is already known about this topic: (1) Psychologists are primary care professionals responsible for diagnosing and treating clients exposed to trauma. (2) Working with trauma-exposed clients presents a burden for psychologists in terms of their mental health and wellbeing. (3) There is limited Australian and international research concerning the experiences and needs of psychologists when assessing and treating trauma-exposed clients. What this topic adds: (1) This study demonstrated Australian psychologists’ mixed knowledge and confidence when assessing and treating clients exposed to trauma. (2) Mixed understanding of trauma-informed care and ways to implement trauma-informed practice were also presented. (3) More professional development for some psychologists is recommended regarding assessing and treating trauma, and regarding trauma-informed practice.

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心理学家对评估和治疗创伤暴露客户的看法

摘要目的心理学家是负责为遭受创伤的人提供治疗的初级保健专业人员。然而，在治疗暴露于创伤的人时，探索心理学家对其实践和创伤知情护理的看法的研究有限。本研究旨在调查：1）心理学家对评估和治疗创伤暴露客户的看法；2）心理学家对创伤知情实践的看法以及他们在这一领域进一步培训的必要性。方法对99名心理学家进行问卷调查，并运用主题分析法对调查数据进行分析。结果心理学家报告了进一步创伤相关培训的重要性，并对创伤知情实践的理解不一致。结论建议改变心理学家的高等教育，以帮助未来的心理学家培养评估和治疗创伤暴露客户的能力和信心。还建议在这一领域知识不足的心理学家进行这一领域的进一步培训。要点关于这个话题已经知道的内容：（1）心理学家是负责诊断和治疗遭受创伤的客户的初级保健专业人员。（2）与遭受创伤的客户合作对心理学家的心理健康和幸福感来说是一种负担。（3）澳大利亚和国际上关于心理学家在评估和治疗创伤暴露客户时的经验和需求的研究有限。该主题补充道：（1）这项研究表明，澳大利亚心理学家在评估和治疗遭受创伤的客户时，知识和信心混杂。（2）还介绍了对创伤知情护理的混合理解以及实施创伤知情实践的方法。（3）建议一些心理学家在评估和治疗创伤以及创伤知情实践方面进行更专业的发展。

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Australian Psychologist PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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3.70

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期刊介绍： The Australian Psychologist is the official applied practice and public policy journal of the Australian Psychological Society. As such, the journal solicits articles covering current issues in psychology, the science and practice of psychology, and psychology"s contribution to public policy, with particular emphasis on the Australian context. Periodically, Australian Psychological Society documents, including but not limited to, position papers, reports of the Society, ethics information, surveys of the membership, announcements, and selected award addresses may appear in the journal.