‘They daren’t tell people’: therapists’ experiences of working with clients who report anomalous experiences

Roxburgh, Elizabeth C; Evenden, Rachel

doi:10.1080/13642537.2016.1170059

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“…Likewise, results may have been different if the sample had consisted of qualified therapists rather than trainees as it is possible that therapists might feel more confident working with AEs the more experienced they are. However, previous research conducted by the authors with therapists who had been practising for between 4 and 27 years still felt it would be useful to have accurate and reliable information about AEs and for trainees to be introduced to the topic whilst training (Roxburgh & Evenden, 2016).…”

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‘It’s about having exposure to this’: investigating the training needs of therapists in relation to the issue of anomalous experiences

Roxburgh

Evenden

2016

British Journal of Guidance & Counselling

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‘It’s about having exposure to this’: investigating the training needs of therapists in relation to the issue of anomalous experiences

Roxburgh

Evenden

2016

British Journal of Guidance & Counselling

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“…The potential suffering related to these experiences can also be increased by the difficulty in talking about them due to the fear of being considered weird or crazy by relatives or medical staff ( Wilde and Murray, 2010 ; Roxburgh and Evenden, 2016a , b ). Indeed, certain aspects of these experiences suggest indeed interactions with the environment which deviate from the dominant representation of reality in western culture.…”

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When the Truth Is Out There: Counseling People Who Report Anomalous Experiences

Rabeyron

2022

Front. Psychol.

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In this paper, we propose a clinical approach to the counseling of distressing subjective paranormal experiences, usually referred to as anomalous or exceptional experiences in the academic field. These experiences are reported by a large part of the population, yet most mental health practitioners have not received a specific training in listening constructively to these experiences. This seems all the more problematic since nearly one person in two find it difficult to integrate such experiences, which can be associated with different forms of psychological suffering. After having described briefly several clinical approaches already developed in this area, we outline the main aspects of clinical practice with people reporting exceptional experiences, in particular the characteristics of the clinician’s attitude toward the narrative of unusual events. We then present the core components of a Psychodynamic Psychotherapy focused on Anomalous Experiences (PPAE) based on three main steps: phenomenological exploration, subjective inscription and subjective integration of the anomalous experience. Such an approach, based on a non-judgmental and open listening, favors the transformation of the ontological shock that often follows the anomalous experiences into a potential source of integration and psychological transformation.

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“…This is particularly interesting given the taboo surrounding such phenomena. 41,42 One possible mechanism for patient belief in the practitioner to translate into effective treatment involves the placebo response. 39 Recent literature suggests that manual therapists should utilise placebo mechanisms within their practice.…”

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Investigating practitioners' perceptions of the role of spirituality in osteopathic practice using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Bacon¹,

Roe

2018

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

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Background: There is a growing interest in a spiritual aspect to health and healthcare in many areas of medicine, but there has been little research that explores the potential spiritual aspect within osteopathic practice. Aim:The aim of this phenomenological study was to explore the perceived nature, role, function and value of spirituality within osteopathic practice from a practitioner perspective.Methods: Five experienced osteopaths were interviewed and recordings were transcribed and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Themes were identified and a description of the lived experience of spirituality in osteopathic practice emerged.Results: Three master themes were identified: [A], A Holistic Approach to wellbeing, drew attention to the role of the mid-body connection and a belief in self-healing; [B],The therapeutic relationship, recognised that the therapeutic relationship was mediated by a sense of connectedness and practitioner self-awareness; [C], Intuitive Engagements, recognised a transpersonal connection through touch and intuition, instantiated in sub-themes underlining the role of touch and other ways of knowing.Conclusions: In this study spirituality in osteopathic practice was perceived to be reflected in a holistic approach to illness and wellbeing, facilitated by the therapeutic relationship. The Therapeutic relationship was seen to be influenced through a sense of interconnectedness, the role of touch and intuitive insights. We conclude that respondents identify a spiritual dimension in osteopathic practice, which served to support a holistic approach, and influence positive outcomes.

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‘They daren’t tell people’: therapists’ experiences of working with clients who report anomalous experiences

Cited by 17 publications

References 15 publications

‘It’s about having exposure to this’: investigating the training needs of therapists in relation to the issue of anomalous experiences

‘It’s about having exposure to this’: investigating the training needs of therapists in relation to the issue of anomalous experiences

When the Truth Is Out There: Counseling People Who Report Anomalous Experiences

Investigating practitioners' perceptions of the role of spirituality in osteopathic practice using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

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