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{"title":"The Effect of an Antifragility Enhancement Workshop on the Coping Self-Efficacy, Mental Toughness, and Psychological Well-Being of Naval Personnel","authors":"Charles H. Van Wijk,&nbsp;Pinky Z. Majola","doi":"10.1002/capr.70043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70043","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Stress is prevalent in naval contexts, and resilience enhancement programmes are crucial for protecting against the negative outcomes of stress. Antifragility, which focuses on growth and development through adversity, may offer additional benefits beyond traditional resilience.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 3-session Create S.P.A.C.E. antifragility workshop on coping self-efficacy, mental toughness, and psychological well-being among navy sailors, and to assess the contribution of coping self-efficacy and mental toughness to well-being.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A retrospective review of psychometric records was conducted. Participants (<i>n</i> = 183) completed the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale-26, Mental Toughness Questionnaire-18, and Psychological Wellbeing Scale-18 before and after the workshop, with follow-up at 3 months (<i>n</i> = 87). A control group (<i>n</i> = 72) completed the same measures over a similar interval without intervention. Paired <i>t</i>-tests, repeated measures ANOVA, and hierarchical regression were used in the analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Intervention participants showed significant improvements across all measures post-workshop (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), with large effect sizes, maintained at the 3-month follow-up. Coping self-efficacy continued to increase over follow-up (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). No significant changes occurred in controls. Coping self-efficacy and mental toughness together explained 59% of the variance in psychological well-being, each contributing significantly after controlling for demographic variables.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Create S.P.A.C.E. workshop enhanced coping self-efficacy, mental toughness, and psychological well-being, with sustained benefits. These findings suggest its potential as a scalable, culturally adaptable intervention to foster antifragility in military and other high-stress populations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70043","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145135583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How Does Psychiatric Diagnosis and the Language of ‘Disorder’ Shape Humanistic Counselling Practice? A Qualitative Reflexive Thematic Analysis","authors":"Ashley Morgan,&nbsp;Stephen McCoy","doi":"10.1002/capr.70038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70038","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Humanistic approaches to counselling traditionally adopt a nonpathologising stance whereby distress is understood in the context of client subjectivity, rather than standardised diagnostic criteria; yet medicalised language and labels increasingly accompany clients into the counselling room and frame how many people understand their experience. Existing research exploring the influence of psychiatric discourse upon attitudes and approaches of mental health professionals does not include humanistic counselling professionals, despite clear tensions between humanistic and psychiatric paradigms. This study sought to address this gap by exploring the interplay between humanistic counselling practice and psychiatric discourse through the lived experiences of humanistic counselling professionals in Ireland.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using reflective thematic analysis, this qualitative study conducted semi-structured interviews to explore the attitudes and approaches of (<i>N</i> = 7) humanistic counselling professionals in Ireland towards psychiatric discourse and working with clients given a psychiatric diagnosis. This research was explored through the lens of critical realism.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Four themes are reported in this paper: (i) therapist attitudes, (ii) therapeutic approach, (iii) training, knowledge and understanding, and (iv) therapist resistance to psychiatric discourse. Evidence of incongruent, suspicious and pessimistic attitudes among participants towards clients presenting with a psychiatric diagnosis was identified within the data. These attitudes may be shaped by stigma and stereotypes associated with a client's diagnosis. Participants described directive and cautious approaches to working with clients diagnosed with a ‘disorder’, and at times appeared to prioritise management over the meaning of ‘symptoms’. Counselling education may play a role in counsellors' attitudes and approaches to psychiatric discourse. Attempts to resist the dominance of psychiatric discourse in practice were evident throughout the data.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings of this study suggest that psychiatric language may threaten the integrity of humanistic counselling practice through incongruent attitudes, focus on ‘fixing’ and pessimism among therapists when clients are viewed in terms of psychiatric ‘disorder’. The results of this paper invite therapists to reflect critically upon their relationship with psychiatric discourse. This includes consideration of the influence of any taken-for-granted knowledge of psychiatric ‘disor","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145038062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Black Clinical Psychologists' Lived Experiences of Career Progression in the United Kingdom","authors":"Melissa McRae,&nbsp;Carolyn Gordon,&nbsp;Greg Stocks,&nbsp;Roberta Babb","doi":"10.1002/capr.70041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70041","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to gain a better understanding of Black clinical psychologists' experiences of career progression in the United Kingdom (UK).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A qualitative design was employed. This study used interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) research design.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted online to explore 11 Black clinical psychologists' experiences of career progression.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using the IPA process, three themes emerged: (1) ‘Working five times as hard to get half as far’, describing participants' experiences of having to work above and beyond to access the same opportunities as their White colleagues; (2) ‘A Psychologist who happens to be Black or a Black Psychologist’, reflecting participants' experiences of being othered and confronting the pressure and responsibility of being Black in a White-dominated profession; and (3) a catalyst to moving forward, highlighting interpersonal and intrapersonal sources of support that contribute to workforce well-being and positively influence career progression.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings provide vital insight into participants' experiences of both barriers and facilitators to career progression throughout their professional careers. In addition, the research highlighted the need for training courses, organisations and NHS Trusts to demonstrate commitment to providing equitable career development opportunities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70041","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145038063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Treatment of Attachment Trauma: Effects of an Online EMDR Couple Protocol on Trauma Symptoms, Conflict Resolution, and Forgiveness","authors":"Rebecca Suganthi Davidar,&nbsp;Divya Ballal,&nbsp;Santhosh Kareepadath Rajan","doi":"10.1002/capr.70042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70042","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Background&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Incidents characterised by betrayal, abandonment, or emotional neglect within a romantic relationship can profoundly impact relational functioning and lead to post-traumatic stress symptoms in both partners. Although in-person therapies, such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), have shown promise, the feasibility and effectiveness of delivering EMDR online to address attachment trauma remain underexplored.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Aims&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an online EMDR couple protocol in reducing trauma-related symptoms, improving conflict resolution strategies, and increasing willingness to forgive among couples with a history of attachment trauma. Subgroup analysis was carried out based on gender, partner roles (offending and injured), and types of conflict (single incident and complex). A secondary aim was to determine if gains were sustained at a one-month follow-up.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Participants were 34 individuals (17 couples) presenting with attachment trauma, with a subjective unit of disturbance score over 5. Couples received a two-phase online EMDR intervention comprising individual and conjoint sessions. Pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up measures of post-traumatic stress (Impact of Events Scale), conflict behaviours (Romantic Partner Conflict Scale), and offence-specific forgiveness (Marriage Offence–Specific Forgiveness Scale) were collected. Repeated measures ANOVAs were used to analyse changes over time, with follow-up &lt;i&gt;t&lt;/i&gt;-tests examining gender and role differences.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Participants demonstrated significant reductions in intrusion, avoidance, hyperarousal, and overall trauma impact, with improvements largely maintained at 1-month follow-up. Conflict styles, notably compromise and submission, showed statistically significant positive shifts. Forgiveness scores improved through reductions in resentment avoidance. No significant gender, partner role, or type of conflict differences emerged, indicating uniform benefits across subgroups.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Findings suggest that an online EMDR couple protocol can effectively alleviate trauma-related distress, enhance constructive conflict resolution, and facilitate forgiveness in couples with attachment trauma. EMDR is equally beneficial for both offending and injured partners, as well as complex and single-incident conflicts.&lt;","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144990799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Talk With Me Outside: Therapists' Experiences of the Therapeutic Relationship in Natural Outdoor Settings","authors":"Elaine Moore,&nbsp;Faisal Mahmood","doi":"10.1002/capr.70039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70039","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This qualitative study explores therapists' experiences of the therapeutic relationship when therapy is conducted in natural public spaces, such as parks, footpaths and community gardens. Drawing on therapists' experiences of working outdoors with their clients, the aim was to capture and understand how the therapeutic relationship is impacted when the natural environment becomes part of the relational encounter.</p><p>Six therapists participated in one-to-one semi-structured interviews, which were analysed using thematic analysis. Therapists described a more equalised relationship, with both therapist and client exposed to the unpredictability of the environment. This created a dynamic interplay in the relationship, where collaboration was used to overcome unexpected situations, resulting in what therapists experienced as a natural vulnerability. Consequently, relational depth became more apparent, and therapists were perceived as fallible outside, as opposed to being perceived as infallible inside. The research uncovered that, despite potential risks, the un-boundaried natural environment offered a relational therapeutic depth and intimacy that carried an embedded equality, proving enriching and transformative within the relationship.</p><p>The findings suggest that nature-based therapy enhances and equalises the therapeutic relationship, while also supporting the well-being of both therapist and client. The study recommends embedding outdoor therapy interventions as part of a blended approach to talking therapies and integrating nature-based practices into core counselling/psychotherapy training programmes.</p>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70039","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144918798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Professional Identity of School Counsellors: A Scoping Review of the Global Literature","authors":"Mark Gregory Harrison,&nbsp;Tam Dick Hong","doi":"10.1002/capr.70040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70040","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A strong professional identity is associated with more effective school counselling but remains relatively underdeveloped in many parts of the world.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We conducted a scoping review of school counsellor professional identity to assess the nature and extent of international literature and to identify research gaps.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Following a literature search and application of inclusion criteria, 74 items, including peer-reviewed articles and unpublished dissertations, were included.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The review identified several key themes in the literature: (1) ambiguity in counsellor identity, (2) the diverse roles of school counsellors, (3) individual and collective professional identity, (4) the influence of context on identity, (5) the role of training in shaping identity, (6) the impact of continuing professional development on identity and (7) the importance of advocacy and leadership in developing professional identity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Research on school counsellor professional identity is relatively well-developed in the United States but sparse and fragmented elsewhere. As school counselling provision expands globally, there is a need for more cross-cultural and methodologically diverse research. The literature shows a shift from a deficit-focused perspective to a strengths-based approach. Implications for counsellors, stakeholders, and future research are discussed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This scoping review highlights the need to strengthen school counsellor professional identity through training, advocacy, and cross-cultural research.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144869147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating How Trainee and Qualified Counsellors Navigate the Mental Toll of Working in a Hospice Setting","authors":"Olivia Jones,&nbsp;Teresa Garrod","doi":"10.1002/capr.70037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70037","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Existing psychological literature regarding how counsellors navigate the mental toll of working in a hospice setting signifies that there are substantial gaps in empirical knowledge and understanding. To address this, the study aimed to explore lived experiences of counsellors working in a hospice, including how they experienced and responded to the mental toll and how they were supported.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An inductive, qualitative approach was adopted to discover counsellors' unique lived experiences from the frame of reference of the experiencing persons. Six individuals participated in semi-structured interviews, which were analysed using the heuristic framework. Through immersion, incubation, illumination, explication and reflexivity, significant findings between interview transcripts were determined.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Four themes were identified: (1) Emotional intensity of counselling in a hospice setting; (2) Self-care considerations in navigating the mental toll; (3) The importance of reflection in processing counselling in a hospice setting; and (4) The significance of counsellors feeling supported mentally when working in a hospice setting.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Participants were able to recognise the significant emotional burden of working in a hospice setting and had identified self-care and reflection techniques to manage their own emotional health and well-being. However, participants felt that more could be done to support them in this work, and called for changes in training, hospice settings and professional bodies, and from colleagues to provide the support they need.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Recommendations</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Core counselling training needs to embed self-care and reflection as an integral part of their programmes, to ensure trainees are equipped to face the emotional demands of working in placement settings. Strong networks of open communication in these settings is vital to promote open dialogue regarding counsellors' mental well-being. The introduction of peer support systems between novice and more experienced counsellors could assist in encouraging openness in how the work impacts personal mental health and well-being.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70037","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144869123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What Can Student Perspectives Tell Us About the Value of Multicultural Counselling Training? A Q Methodology Study","authors":"Mustafa Aydogan","doi":"10.1002/capr.70036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70036","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While multicultural counselling courses (MCCs) are central to developing culturally competent practitioners, little is known about how students themselves perceive the helpfulness of these training experiences. Prior research often focuses on general outcomes of multicultural competence, with limited attention to the nuanced, subjective viewpoints of students engaged in MCCs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to explore how counselling students conceptualise the helpfulness of a semester-long MCC, identifying student personas that shape their learning focus and engagement with course content.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Seventeen master's-level counselling students completed a Q sort of 38 statements related to their MCC experiences. Using Q methodology, a by-person factor analysis identified shared subjective viewpoints that reflect distinct learning preferences and interpretations of MCC value.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Three student personas emerged: Reflective Counsellors, Cultural Learners, and Pragmatic Counsellors—each prioritising different aspects of multicultural training, such as awareness, cultural knowledge, and skill application. The findings highlighted the importance of recognising diverse learning needs and incorporating tailored teaching strategies in MCCs to support the development of multicultural competence.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Understanding the different ways students perceive MCC helpfulness can inform course design, educator reflexivity, and training strategies. These insights are vital for optimising the impact of multicultural counselling education on future practitioners working with diverse populations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144725593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Emotional Skills Groups: A Qualitative Study Exploring Client Experiences of Online Emotional Skills Groups Interventions in an NHS Talking Therapies Service","authors":"Emma Bonnin,&nbsp;Emma Dures,&nbsp;Eva Fragkiadaki,&nbsp;Jasmine Childs-Fegredo","doi":"10.1002/capr.70033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70033","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Many people treated in Talking Therapies services have highly complex needs which are not always met by the treatment offered. Emotional skills groups based on adaptations of dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) have been offered to meet complex needs, but little is known about clients' experiences of these.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This research aimed to gain insight into clients' experiences of online emotional skills groups in NHS Talking Therapies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twelve participants who attended online emotional skills groups were recruited from a Talking Therapies service. Semistructured interviews focused on participants' experiences were conducted and analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The central organising concept, ‘My journey from disconnection towards connection’ splits into three main themes: (1) finding life hard; (2) maybe this group will make a difference; and (3) re-evaluating the importance of connection. These themes are broken down into subthemes allowing for a more in-depth analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Originality/Value</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There is little known about clients' experiences of online emotional skills groups in adult NHS Talking Therapies services. This research demonstrates the benefit and value of these groups, something that therapists and managers should consider when it comes to improving treatment outcomes and commissioning.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings suggest that online emotional skills groups benefit people who experience a high level of distress but find it difficult to engage with standard Talking Therapies treatments. There is a need for a policy change so that online emotional skills groups can be offered as a widely available treatment for complex emotional needs in primary care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70033","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144657584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Exploration of the Experiences of Therapists When They Involve Parents in Their Young Person's Therapy Session","authors":"Thelma Kuria,&nbsp;Philip James","doi":"10.1002/capr.70034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70034","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In clinical practice, there is considerable variance in involving parents in their child's therapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This research aimed to explore therapists' experiences of including parents in their young person's therapy sessions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This phenomenological, qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to collect data from 10 therapists about their experiences of involving parents. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data as it tallied with the study's interpretive paradigm.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Seven themes emerged: ‘The session structure’ based on workplace standards, policies and procedures; ‘Young person's voice’, whereby therapists seek the young person's consent before involving parents; ‘Ethical considerations’ that demand parental involvement, such as risk management; ‘Systemic issues and broader context’ as resources for young people; ‘Therapists' skills and strategies’ influence the level and duration of involving parents; ‘Therapists role’ in helping parental involvement and ‘Cultural awareness and sensitivity’ of the therapist, where sessions are tailored according to the young person's cultural needs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The parental role in young people's therapy sessions is complicated, multifactorial and influenced by several factors. Further research should consider (i) benefits to young people's mental health when therapists employ cultural knowledge and sensitivity in sessions and (ii) evaluate the views of parental involvement as part of the triadic relationship and the mental health outcomes of young people.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144615157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}