http://hdl.handle.net/10034/6434 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:44:40 GMT 2013-05-20T03:44:40Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/279074 Title: How do counsellors and psychotherapists understand diet and nutrition as part of the therapy process? A heuristic study Authors: Terry, Nicola Abstract: Expert opinion and information in the public domain suggest that an individual's dietary and nutritional intake may be importance factors in both physical and mental health. However, at this tome in the counselling and psychotherapy field, it is not common for therapists to address issues of dietary intake and nutrition with clients. Further to quantiative studies exploring therapists' inclusion of such factors in their work, this qualitative heuristic study explores the perceptions and beliefs of six qualified counsellors and psychotherapists and how they understand dietary and nutritional information to be relevant as part of the therapeutic process with clients. Data was gathered with semi-structed telephone interviews and analysed using interpretative phenomenologcal analysis. Findings suggests that the personal history and lifestyle of the therapist may be significant in such an approach, as well as the professional maturity of the therapist. Maintaining the therapetic relationship, therapist self-awareness and professional competence were also discussed. Implications for practice include the consideration of multidisciplinary working and developing appropriate training for practitioners in this area. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/279074 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/275688 Title: A qualitative study of counsellors’ experience of compassion fatigue Authors: Lowther, Marilyn Lesley Abstract: According to Figley (1995) there is a cost to caring and professional carers who listen to the traumatic accounts of others’ emotional pain and suffering may feel similar suffering. The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative research study is to explore counsellors’ experience of possible compassion fatigue. For the purpose of this investigation semi-structured interviews were conducted as a method of data collection. The constant comparative method was utilised to analyse the data. Findings reveal that despite the overlap, ambiguity and critique found between the terms and components all participants in this study experienced impact or signs that relate to aspects of the compassion fatigue spectrum. Six main categories were identified relating to the: impact, causes, supervision and support, training and continuing professional development, counsellor self-care, and finally issues that arose during counsellors’ reflection following the research interview. Counsellors experienced impact of behavioural, cognitive, emotional and somatic nature, having sense of doubt and issues related to attachment and detachment. Positive impact was experienced by counsellors relating to compassion satisfaction and personal growth. A variety and combination of perceived causes were identified. Positive and negative experiences of supervision and support and training and continuing professional development were experienced. Counsellors’ self-care included methods of distraction, balance and self awareness as being important for the prevention and amelioration of compassion fatigue. Upon reflection counsellors identified a number of significant issues including organisational responsibility for staff welfare, working conditions, employment and financial security. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/275688 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/268933 Title: An exploration of counsellors’ perspectives on factors that influence their well-being and resilience Authors: Chance, Karen Abstract: This qualitative research is an exploration of counsellors’ perspectives on the factors that influence their well-being and resilience. The data was gathered from five practicing counsellors, using semi-structured interviews and analysed by the Constant Comparative Method. Analysis of the data found that working as a counsellor can adversely affect health and well-being, and that wellness is a holistic phenomenon. A major theme to emerge from the data was that enhanced self-awareness can help prevent a reduction in well-being. Additionally, participants described finding it necessary to take positive action in order to maintain wellness, and many strategies were identified. These findings support research in this area. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/268933 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/264738 Title: Social and cultural construction of obesity among Pakistani Muslim women in North West England Authors: Ludwig, Alison F; Cox, Peter; Ellahi, Basma Abstract: This article discusses a qualitative study of fifty-five Pakistani women in Greater Manchester participated which explored health perceptions, diet, and the social construction of obesity and how this relates to the initiation and maintenance of a healthier diet in UK Pakistani women. Description: This article is not available through ChesterRep. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/264738 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z