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|i Uniform Title: |a Barry University Dissertations -- School of Education. |
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|a Counselors-in-trainings' perceptions of therapeutic writing |h [electronic resource]. |
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|a Miami, Fla. : |b Barry University, |c 2012. |
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|a x, 108 leaves ; |c 28 cm |
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|a Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2012. |
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|a Includes bibliographical references (leaves 92-102). |
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|a Copyright Abraham Soto. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. |
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|a Therapeutic writing is a strength-based technique that allows individuals to process emotions through writing. Research has shown that engaging in therapeutic writing as a form of self-expression has resulted in enhanced clinical outcomes with clients in a variety of clinical settings. However, there is limited empirical research on the use of therapeutic writing techniques by counselors-in-training. The current research study explored counselors-in-trainings’ perceptions of therapeutic writing and their evaluation of the technique. Social construction and narrative therapy formed the conceptual basis for the present study. A qualitative phenomenological methodology was used to explore counselors-in-trainings’ perceptions of therapeutic writing. The participants were four master’s level students who were in practicum or internship at the university clinic, and five doctoral students. Using semi-structured interviews the researcher asked counselors in-training to give their impressions of therapeutic writing with clients and evaluate its usefulness as a therapeutic tool. The data were analyzed using a phenomenological approach and the modified Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method. Five recurring themes emerged from the data, forming a composite picture of participants’ lived experiences of the phenomenon. The five themes included: Externalizing and Processing Emotions, Writing versus Talking, Addressing Difficult Issues, Reflecting on Written Entries, and Clients’ Reasons for Declining Therapeutic Writing. Overall findings supported existing literature on the positive impact of therapeutic writing techniques with clients. Results also indicated that participants became strong advocates after benefiting from using therapeutic writing in their personal lives. Implications for practice and counselor education are discussed. |
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|a Electronic reproduction. |c Barry University, |d 2020. |f (Barry University Digital Collections) |n Mode of access: World Wide Web. |n System requirements: Internet connectivity; Web browser software. |
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|a Barry University Archives and Special Collections. |
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|a Creative writing |x Therapeutic use. |
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|a Counselors |x Training of. |
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|a Psychotherapy |x Methodology. |
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|a Emotion-focused therapy. |
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|a Barry University Digital Collections. |
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|a Theses and Dissertations. |
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|a BUDC |c Theses and Dissertations |
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|u http://sobekcmsrv.barrynet.barry.edu/AA00001450/00001 |y Click here for full text |
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