How do we know what makes for “best practice” in clinical supervision for psychological therapists? A content analysis of supervisory models and approaches
Clinical supervision for psychotherapies is widely used in clinical and research contexts. Supervision is often assumed to ensure therapy adherence and positive client outcomes, but there is little empirical research to support this contention. Regardless, there are numerous supervision models, but it is not known how consistent their recommendations are. This review aimed to identify which aspects of supervision are consistent across models, and which are not. A content analysis of 52 models revealed 71 supervisory elements. Models focus more on supervisee learning and/or development (88.46%), but less on emotional aspect...
Source: Clinical Psychology - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gillian E. Hardy, Chloe Simpson ‐Southward, Glenn Waller Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
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Source: Clinical Psychology - January 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Issue Informatoin Source Type: research
Indirect exposure to client trauma and the impact on trainee clinical psychologists: Secondary traumatic stress or vicarious traumatization?
ConclusionsThis study provides support for secondary traumatic stress but lacks evidence to support belief changes in vicarious traumatization or a relationship between exposure to trauma work and general psychological distress. The measurement and validity of vicarious traumatization is discussed along with clinical, theoretical implications, and suggestions for future research.
Practitioner Points
Secondary traumatic stress is a potential risk for trainee clinical psychologists.
Training courses should (a) focus on quality of trauma training as it may be protective; (b) advocate coping strategies to reduce stress of clin...
Source: Clinical Psychology - January 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rakhee Makadia, Rachel Sabin ‐Farrell, Graham Turpin Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
The Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS ‐62): Acceptance, feasibility, and initial psychometric properties in a UK student population
ConclusionsThe CCAPS‐62 is a reliable and psychometrically valid assessment measure to use with UK students without revision. The overall distress indicated is similar to that of the CORE‐10, but the individual subscales are more informative of specific student concerns including academic distress, social anxiety, and substance abuse. Potential benefits of administering a student‐focused assessment measure in student counselling services are discussed.
Key Practitioner Message
University students attending counselling in the UK demonstrate clinical severity for academic distress, depression, anxiety, and social anxie...
Source: Clinical Psychology - January 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emma Broglia, Abigail Millings, Michael Barkham Tags: ASSESSMENT Source Type: research
Depression, anxiety, and compulsive sexual behaviour among men in residential treatment for substance use disorders: The role of experiential avoidance
Nearly one‐third of individuals in treatment for substance use disorders endorse at‐risk levels of compulsive sexual behaviours (CSBs). Untreated sexual compulsivity may facilitate relapse for treatment‐seeking men. Previous research and theory suggest that CSBs are maintained by efforts to escape or alter negative affect (e.g., depression and anxiety). However, this hypothesis has not been examined within a sample of men in treatment for substance use disorders. In an effort to better understand CSBs within a population of men with substance use disorders, the present study is the first to examine experiential avoid...
Source: Clinical Psychology - January 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Meagan J. Brem, Ryan C. Shorey, Scott Anderson, Gregory L. Stuart Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
