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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST INTERNs' EXPERIENCES OF GROWTH
Author(s) -
Paris Eleni,
Linville Deanna,
Rosen Karen
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2006.tb01587.x
Subject(s) - psychology , family therapy , psychotherapist , social psychology
Few studies have investigated therapist interns' growth experiences, both personal and professional, and the interplay between them. This qualitative study explored the reciprocal process of growth during clinical training: the personal life experiences that affect professional growth and the professional/clinical experiences that affect personal growth. Thirteen marriage and family therapist interns, using Internet discussion formats, identified numerous personal, clinical, and professional growth experiences. Implications of this study, illustrating the recursive and interactive flow between therapists' personal and professional growth, are presented. Helping is about human growth, personal responsibility, learning, and skills. All these things do make a difference to the helpee and to the helper; they make a difference to all people! (Carkhuff & Berenson, 1977, p. 237)