Towards a model of self-awareness development for counselling and psychotherapy training

Pieterse, Alex L.; Lee, Minsun; Ritmeester, Arthur; Collins, Noah M.

doi:10.1080/09515070.2013.793451

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“…-The discovery of the self (4, 6, 9, 11), -Interactions with others (3,5,7,8,12) -Discovering one's own blind spots in self-perception through feedback from others (1,4,5,13) -Insights into unnoticed aspects of one's own social relationship life in the sense of unnoticed projections on others (10,14) -Effects on my professional work 2On the basis of a sample of 335 group participants (physicians and psychologists in training to become behavioural therapists) from 47 self-awareness groups led by 8 different group leaders, a 3-factor solution that explained 60.3% of the variance was developed by factor analysis (principal component analysis with subsequent varimax rotation) [18]. Three scales were distinguished: The item-total correlations, i.e., the correlation of the single questions with the corresponding scale without the item, of all items were between 0.45 and 0.78.…”

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“…To date, there have been few studies on group self-awareness in psychotherapeutic training, and there have been no questionnaires that assess the learning processes described above [4]. In China, self-awareness is rarely practiced among groups of mental health specialists and among other clinical staff who are confronted with mental and psychosomatic disorders and problems of patients.…”

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Self-awareness in the training of health care professionals: Validation of a group self-awareness questionnaire among Balint groups in China

Fritzsche¹,

Shi²,

Wei³

et al. 2020

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Background Group-related learning processes in relation to oneself and in interaction with others play an important role in the training of health care professionals. However, an instrument to measure self-awareness in professional groups is not yet available in China. The aim of the study is to validate a questionnaire on self-awareness processes among Balint groups in China. Methods After a Balint group session, the participants were asked to fill out a group self-awareness questionnaire (G-SAQ) and two internationally validated instruments to assess group therapy research, namely, the Group Climate Questionnaire (GCQ) and the Group Relationship Questionnaire (GRQ). Results Fully completed questionnaires from n = 650 participants were analysed. Most participants came from Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai; most were female; and the average age was 31.3 years old (SD 8.2). The confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis of the G-SAQ did not show good solutions. Therefore, we developed a model with only one general factor and a Cronbach's alpha = .936. Low-to-moderate correlations between the G-SAQ and the previously validated questionnaires (the GCQ and the GRQ) indicated acceptable convergent and discriminant validity. Most of the responses in terms of self-awareness ranged from “something learned” to “relatively a lot learned”. The assessment of the group leaders was correlated with the level of learning effects. Conclusions The Chinese version of the G-SAQ has satisfactory reliability and validity among participants of Balint groups. It could be used as a measure of self-awareness processes in the future.

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Self-awareness in the training of health care professionals: Validation of a group self-awareness questionnaire among Balint groups in China

Fritzsche¹,

Shi²,

Wei³

et al. 2020

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“…Furthermore, clinical work helps the professional learn about themselves (Turner, Gibson, Bennetts, & Hunt, ); an important element of psychotherapy (Norcross & Karpiak, ). It is useful for therapists to remain self‐aware of their own gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, racial identity and social class as they may have an indirect impact on the flow of therapy sessions (Pieterse, Lee, Ritmeester, & Collins, ).…”

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“…It is useful for therapists to remain self-aware of their own gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, racial identity and social class as they may have an indirect impact on the flow of therapy sessions (Pieterse, Lee, Ritmeester, & Collins, 2013).…”

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Graduate training in psychotherapy: The importance of ongoing clinical activity for the training faculty

Overholser

2019

Couns and Psychother Res

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Background Psychotherapy training is designed to help graduate students develop confidence and competence in their clinical skills. Approach The present manuscript explores three dimensions of an Aristotelian doctrine of knowledge as related to skill in psychotherapy. Findings First, a psychotherapist should be knowledgeable about the background information pertaining to psychological theories and current research in the field. Typically, background information is covered in graduate courses and updated through continuing education opportunities for the licensed psychologists. Second, psychotherapists develop competence in technical skills used in psychotherapy sessions. For graduate students, competence in technical skills can be developed through the direct provision of clinical services in supervised placements. For faculty members, technical skills can be maintained through their involvement in ongoing clinical activities. Third, psychotherapy instructors need expertise in practical wisdom to guide clinical judgment and ethical reasoning skills. Expertise develops through years of practice. Conclusions Graduate students are expected to develop background knowledge and basic competence in clinical skills. Furthermore, faculty members who teach graduate courses on psychological assessment, psychiatric diagnosis and psychological treatments can be expected to attain a level of expertise. Psychotherapy training is improved when faculty instructors have ongoing clinical experience and practical wisdom. The present manuscript confronts the problem and proposes several possible solutions.

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“…Selfawareness represents the capacity to attend to, recognise and examine one's thoughts, physiological sensations, emotions and behavioural reactions, either as they occur or retrospectively. 26,27 Even though self-reflective activities may not automatically result in selfinsight 31 , self-awareness represents an important process for identifying and replacing maladaptive responses as well as establishing progress towards achieving positive psychobehavioural changes 28,32 .…”

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On the mental toughness of self-aware athletes: Evidence from competitive tennis players

Cowden¹

2017

S. Afr. J. Sci.

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This study examined the relationship between mental toughness (MT) and self-awareness in a sample of 175 male and 158 female South African tennis athletes (mean age = 29.09 years, s.d. = 14.00). The participants completed the Sport Mental Toughness Questionnaire and the Self-Reflection and Insight Scale to assess MT (confidence, constancy, control) and self-awareness (self-reflection and self-insight) dimensions, respectively. Linear regression indicated that self-insight (β=0.49), but not self-reflection (β=0.02), predicted global MT. Multivariate regression analyses were significant for self-reflection (ηp²=0.11) and self-insight (ηp²=0.24). Self-reflection predicted confidence and constancy (ηp²=0.05 and 0.06, respectively), whereas self-insight predicted all three MT subcomponents (ηp²=0.12 to 0.14). The findings extend prior qualitative research evidence supporting the relevance of self-awareness to the MT of competitive tennis athletes, with self-reflection and insight forming prospective routes through which athletes’ MT may be developed.

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Towards a model of self-awareness development for counselling and psychotherapy training

Cited by 51 publications

References 56 publications

Self-awareness in the training of health care professionals: Validation of a group self-awareness questionnaire among Balint groups in China

Self-awareness in the training of health care professionals: Validation of a group self-awareness questionnaire among Balint groups in China

Graduate training in psychotherapy: The importance of ongoing clinical activity for the training faculty

On the mental toughness of self-aware athletes: Evidence from competitive tennis players

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