Valentine, Candice (2024). The experiences of training for trainee clinical psychologists with lived mental health experience. University of Birmingham. Clin.Psy.D.
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Abstract
Aims: This research aims to explore the lived experience of mental health difficulties amongst Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
Background: Previous research highlights the high prevalence of mental health difficulties amongst Trainee Clinical Psychologists. However, there is little research exploring what experiences of training are like for Trainees with lived experience.
Method: Semi-structured interviews were completed for eight Trainee Clinical Psychologists who identified as having lived experience. The interviews explored their experiences of training including teaching, assignments, research and placement. Transcripts were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
Results: Five overarching themes were found; identity, safe spaces, disclosure, psycho-emotional experiences, and strengths. These themes captured the participants experiences of training and highlight the unique insights these trainees had with being both a professional in mental health services and accessing mental health services.
Conclusion: The experiences of Trainees with lived experience are complex. Whilst the experience can vary, there appeared to be shared experiences for trainees. From the findings of this study training courses need to encourage open conversations about mental health to help reduce barriers and stigma. Courses are recommended to facilitate peer reflective practice groups to create safe spaces for
Trainees to reflect on their experiences in the context of their professional role. Training for course staff, supervisors, and support systems is needed to enhance support for trainees. And finally, courses should utilise implementing disclosure frameworks.
| Type of Work: | Thesis (Doctorates > Clin.Psy.D.) | ||||||
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| Award Type: | Doctorates > Clin.Psy.D. | ||||||
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| Licence: | All rights reserved | ||||||
| College/Faculty: | Colleges > College of Life & Environmental Sciences | ||||||
| School or Department: | School of Psychology | ||||||
| Funders: | None/not applicable | ||||||
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology | ||||||
| URI: | http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/15412 |
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