Trainee clinical psychologists' experience of personal self disclosure and of hearing trainers’ self disclosure whilst on UK-based doctoral clinical psychology training programmes

Dobson, Jessica (2024) Trainee clinical psychologists' experience of personal self disclosure and of hearing trainers’ self disclosure whilst on UK-based doctoral clinical psychology training programmes. Doctoral thesis, University of East Anglia.

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Abstract

Prevalence rates of mental health difficulties of individuals’ completing UK-based Clinical Psychology Doctorates are thought to be higher than the general population. Training to be a Clinical Psychologist is challenging with reports of stress and emotive experiences common. To support Trainee Clinical Psychologists (TCPs) with their wellbeing, it has been suggested that training courses adopt an open environment, so they are able to discuss difficulties that arise, with trainers modelling self-disclosures to demonstrate this is acceptable. However, self-disclosures can be difficult to navigate due to concerns around stigma and the perceived negative impact it may have. There is no known research into TCPs experiences’ of trainer self-disclosures and limited research into experiences of TCPs making self-disclosures on the academic elements of training. This thesis portfolio therefore aimed to fill this gap. A systematic review explored TCPs experiences of delivering self-disclosures on Clinical Psychology Doctorates, using a narrative synthesis. The empirical research explored TCPs experiences of hearing trainers’ self-disclosures within the academic element of the training programme. Semi-structured interviews were completed, and data was analysed using Thematic Analysis. The systematic review highlighted TCPs are delivering self-disclosures within the academic environment of training, with mixed reports of the perceived outcome of these as being helpful or not. The empirical research highlighted various impacts trainer self-disclosure’s could have on TCPs, the perception of the trainer making the disclosure and the greater Clinical Psychology profession. Areas of potential recommendations for trainers to consider from the view of TCPs perspectives are also described. Self-disclosures within the ClinPsyD training environment are complex. However, when they are perceived to be delivered and received in a helpful way, they can have a positive impact on individual training experiences. Courses would benefit from providing space for staff and trainees to discuss the complexities around self-disclosures and increase their effectiveness.

Item Type:	Thesis (Doctoral)
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
Depositing User:	Nicola Veasy
Date Deposited:	07 Nov 2024 12:09
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2024 12:09
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/97564
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