Does Depression Affect Clinical Practice?

Gilroy, Paula J.; Carroll, Lynne; Murra, Jennifer

doi:10.1300/j015v23n04_02

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“…There were several manifestations of distress, consistent with findings in previous literature (Cain, 2000;Gilroy et al, 2001Gilroy et al, , 2002McCourt, 1999). Many participants experienced a positive impact on the quality of their relationship with clients.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…According to self‐report studies, psychologists felt their distress had a negative impact on the quality of care they provided (Guy et al , 1989) and their ability to remain psychologically present (Cain, 2000). Conversely, positive effects on clinical work included increased identification, alliance, empathy, patience, faith/hope, appreciation, and reduced stigmatizing attitudes towards mental health difficulties (Cain, 2000; Gilroy, Carroll, & Murra, 2001; Gilroy et al , 2002; McCourt, 1999).…”

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Clinical psychologists’ experiences of personal significant distress

2012

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The paper presents research relevant to UK clinical psychologists and to trainers and employers of this group. The data presented provides a useful insight into the perception of a sample of clinical psychologists regarding what it means to be a 'good psychologist' and the potential impact on their experience of personal distress and on help seeking behaviour. The findings have potential relevance for individual psychologists, trainers, and managers of this group in considering how distress might be experienced and dealt with and could suggest specific questions for future research. It is an example of an IPA study.

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Clinical psychologists’ experiences of personal significant distress

2012

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“…As seen in our results, therapists who did not seek personal treatment placed far less value on it as a component of training. Past research suggested that the primary reasons psychotherapists give for not entering therapy were confidentiality concerns, financial expense, fear of exposure, time constraints, and difficulty locating a skilled therapist outside their network (Gilroy et al, 2001;Liaboe et al, 1989;Norman & Rosvall, 1994;Pope & Tabachnik, 1994). By contrast, our research, with a larger, multidisciplinary sample using structured ratings, demonstrated other, higher-ranking concerns.…”

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confidence: 58%

“…The handful of studies that have probed further, examining the factors affecting the decision to not undergo personal therapy, have been largely restricted to small samples and interview studies. Nontherapy-seeking psychotherapists and graduate students most commonly reported that they either have no need for therapy or that they receive adequate support from other sources (Gilroy, Carroll, & Murra, 2001;Holzman et al, 1996;Liaboe et al, 1989). For others, concerns about credibility, confidentiality, and cost keep them from seeking personal therapy (Farber, 2000;Norman & Rosvall, 1994).…”

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Psychotherapists who abstain from personal therapy: do they practice what they preach?

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The authors examined the attitudes and reasons of 119 American psychologists, counselors, and clinical social workers who had never sought personal therapy. Nontherapy seekers, compared to therapy seekers, expressed less-positive attitudes toward its value as a prerequisite for clinical work and for ongoing professional development. Women, men, and members of all three professions were equally likely to have sought therapy, but cognitive-behavioral therapists and academics were significantly less likely to do so. Top reasons for not undergoing personal therapy entailed dealing with stress in other ways, receiving sufficient support from friends and family, believing coping strategies were effective, and resolving the problem before therapy was needed. The likelihood of seeking personal treatment in the future as well as reasons for doing so are discussed.

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“…Twenty‐nine per cent of these reported having experienced suicidal ideation, and approximately 4% had attempted suicide. Likewise, Gilroy, Carroll, and Murra (2001) found that 76% of the 220 professional psychologists sampled reported depression, and Gilroy, Carroll, and Murra (2002) found that 62% of the professional psychologists surveyed ( n = 425) identified themselves as depressed, with 42% disclosing that they had experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviour. These findings are similar to those reported many years earlier by Deutsch (1985), who found depression rates of 57% and suicide rates of 2% in her survey of master's level and doctoral‐level therapists ( n = 264).…”

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Stress in Clinical Psychology Trainees: Current Research Status and Future Directions

Pakenham

Stafford-Brown

2012

Australian Psychologist

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The purpose of this article is to present the current status of the literature related to stress in clinical psychology trainees (CPTs), and to offer research directions for investigating stress in this population and ways to enhance self-care in these individuals. The following conclusions emerge from the review: (1) CPTs are vulnerable to elevated stress; (2) undue stress can negatively impact CPTs' personal and professional functioning and, in turn, result in less than optimal standards of care for clients; (3) there is a dearth of studies on stress in this population and no published intervention studies; (4) incorporating self-care strategies into clinical psychology training is recommended; and (5) "third-wave" cognitive behaviour therapy stress management interventions have been efficacious in comparable populations. In view of the potential costs of elevated stress to trainees themselves and their clients, research on stress and stress management in this population is of a high priority. Broad research agendas are proposed for these two domains. Modifications to clinical training programmes to reduce trainee stress are required and should be evidence-based and systematically revaluated.

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Does Depression Affect Clinical Practice?

Cited by 22 publications

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Clinical psychologists’ experiences of personal significant distress

Clinical psychologists’ experiences of personal significant distress

Psychotherapists who abstain from personal therapy: do they practice what they preach?

Stress in Clinical Psychology Trainees: Current Research Status and Future Directions

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