The training in psychotherapy integration from the view of the trainees before the start of the training
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| Year of publication | 2011 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | This qualitative research study on the experience of the trainees of psychotherapy training was conducted according to grounded theory methodology. 11 in-depth interviews were conducted with the future trainees (who had already been admitted into the training) of the Training in psychotherapy integration (TPI). The goal of the study was to examin the feelings and motivation of the trainees as well as the process of decision making related to entering the training. This paper is focused on the motivation of the trainees to enter the training - on the different kinds of internal motivation (personal and professional growth) and external motivation (the support of signifiant others, discussions, the experiences from school and practice etc.). The paper offers a comprehensive view on experience of the trainees before entering the training trying to contextualize it with the development of their professional identity. |
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