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Characteristics of highly resilient therapists.

Author(s) -

Jian-Ming Hou,

Thomas M. Skovholt

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

journal of counseling psychology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.818

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1939-2168

pISSN - 0022-0167

DOI - 10.1037/cou0000401

Subject(s) - psycinfo , psychology , nomination , social connectedness , grounded theory , psychological resilience , interpersonal communication , interpersonal relationship , applied psychology , sample (material) , qualitative research , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , social psychology , medline , political science , law , social science , chemistry , chromatography , sociology

This qualitative study aimed to explore characteristics that sustain therapists' resilience over years of practice. Ten highly resilient therapists were recruited during two phases of sample screening: peer nomination and the use of quantitative scales. Data were collected through in-person interviews and analyzed using grounded theory. Results as characteristics showed that highly resilient therapists are (a) drawn to strong interpersonal relationships, (b) actively engage with self, (c) possess a core values and beliefs framework, and (d) desire to learn and grow. The authors identified a central characteristic that interlinks with each characteristic: have a strong web of vibrant connectedness. Implications for counselor resilience development, training, and supervision are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

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