{"product_id":"relational-centred-research-paperback","title":"Relational-Centred Research - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda Finlay\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eKen Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn accessible, practical introduction to carrying out qualitative research in psychotherapy and counselling for practitioners who want or who are required to contribute to the profession's evidence base. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives clear guidance on how to set up and conduct small scale research that is based in clinical practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssumes no prior knowledge of qualitative research and is aimed specifically at psychotherapists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognises development of the evidence base for psychotherapy through qualitative research as a key objective for practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarrying out research has become increasingly important for psychotherapists in clinical practice. \u003ci\u003eRelational-centred Research for Psychotherapists: Exploring Meaning and Experience\u003c\/i\u003e addresses this clear need by providing a practical introduction to developing relational-centred qualitative research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are offered many practical examples of small-scale research that is firmly grounded in clinical experience. Advocating a qualitative research approach, the examples mirror relational-centred practice by placing the emphasis on conducting research \u003ci\u003ewith\u003c\/i\u003e participants, not \u003ci\u003eon\u003c\/i\u003e them. Finlay and Evans demonstrate that many of the familiar clinical skills, values, and interests of therapists - such as interviewing skills, reflexive interpretation, and inferential thinking - are, in fact, transferable to the research domain, while knowledge of research processes and findings can further enhance clinical therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs an accessible introduction to setting up and conducting research, this book is the long-awaited answer to increasing competencies for psychotherapists and counsellors in clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Finlay\u003c\/b\u003e teaches Psychology with the Open University, UK, and is an Academic Consultant offering training and mentorship on qualitative research in health care. She is currently working towards registration as an Integrative psychotherapist. She has published widely on topics relating to psychosocial occupational therapy, group work and qualitative research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Evans\u003c\/b\u003e is a registered Gestalt and Integrative psychotherapist. He is co-director of the European Institute for Psychotherapeutic Studies, an institute that provides a range of continued professional development workshops for graduate therapists as well as training programmes in clinical supervision, psychotherapy research, and organisational consultancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 12, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723958685759,"sku":"9780470997772","price":129.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c5e230ab0253db360aa1dfa264fe415a.webp?v=1765100969","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/relational-centred-research-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}