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Millard, Holly (2021) Online working in clinical psychology : supervision and acceptance and commitment therapy. DClinPsych thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
This thesis is comprised of three chapters. Chapter One is a narrative synthesis of twelve studies exploring the health, social, and intervention-specific outcomes of online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic primary pain. Identified outcomes were grouped into five categories: Intervention-Specific, Mental and Physical Health, Relationship to Pain, Quality of Life and Daily Functioning, and Self-Efficacy. The findings indicated the value of therapist involvement being a part of such interventions and the contribution of this to health and social outcomes, as well as improvement in psychological flexibility across the studies. The results also highlighted the importance of incorporating exercises that increase psychological flexibility into online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy programmes.
Chapter Two is an empirical qualitative study exploring online supervision during the Covid-19 pandemic and describes the perspectives of eleven Trainee Clinical Psychologists and eleven Clinical Supervisors. Reflexive thematic analysis generated four main themes which highlighted the impact of online supervision on both practical and process aspects. A perceived reduction in nonverbal communication, endings, and emotional connection was highlighted by both supervisors and supervisees in comparison to their experiences of face-to-face supervision. An impact on the supervisory relationship and the capacity to cultivate a reflective space was also noted. Clinical implications in relation to training and practice are explored.
Chapter Three presents a reflective account of the research process and the author’s experience of safe uncertainty during this process. The safe uncertainty model is used to guide the reflective process and demonstrate key points of learning. Additionally, the author considers the parallel experiences between themselves and participants alongside the wider impact of the Covid-19 pandemic context.
Item Type: | Thesis (DClinPsych) | ||||
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Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Acceptance and commitment therapy, Internet in psychotherapy, Clinical psychology, Chronic pain -- Psychological aspects, Chronic pain -- Treatment | ||||
Official Date: | April 2021 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Department of Psychology | ||||
Thesis Type: | DClinPsych | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Patterson, Tom ; Gordon, Carolyn | ||||
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Extent: | 186 leaves : illustrations | ||||
Language: | eng |
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