Well-being and Clinical Psychology Training: An exploration of clinical psychologist’s learning experiences through clinical training and the impact post-qualification.
Peters, A
Date: 2 August 2023
Thesis or dissertation
Publisher
University of Exeter
Degree Title
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Clinical psychologists (CPs) can experience poor well being due to their professional demands (Bettney., 2017). Clinical psychology
training programmes must support CPs in developing their ability to manage
their well-being (Myers et al., 2012 BPS., 2017); however, to the researcher’s
knowledge, no research ...
Abstract
Background: Clinical psychologists (CPs) can experience poor well being due to their professional demands (Bettney., 2017). Clinical psychology
training programmes must support CPs in developing their ability to manage
their well-being (Myers et al., 2012 BPS., 2017); however, to the researcher’s
knowledge, no research explores CPs' experiences of learning about well-being
through training. Thus, the current study aims to address this gap and explore
the impact of this learning post-qualification.
Methods: Twelve recently qualified clinical psychologists participated in semi structured interviews exploring their well-being-related learning experiences
during training. Transcripts were analysed using interpretive phenomenological
analysis (IPA) to generate key themes.
Findings and Discussion: Four key themes were identified across
participants’ experiences. These were: implicit messages about well-being, well being is not prioritised, connection maintains well-being and inadequate
preparation for post-qualification challenges. Findings highlight the importance
of organisational culture and implicit communication in CPs' learning
experiences.
Clinical Implications: Course providers should carefully attend to what and
how messages about well-being are communicated to trainee CPs during
training to maximise opportunities to prepare CPs to take a sustainable
approach to their well-being.
Keywords: Well-being, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychologists, Training,
Meaning Making
Doctoral Theses
Doctoral College
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