A Pilot Study on Program Leadership Styles and Student Perceptions of Competency in Marriage and Family Therapy Programs

Morgan, Stephanie; Zolnikov, Tara Rava

doi:10.1080/01926187.2020.1813655

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“…Working with autistic children can often be challenging, complex, and a frustrating process for mental health providers as it brings to question the effectiveness of the modes of treatment that are available for this population (Drahota et al, 2014; Dyson et al, 2019; Vulcan, 2016). Perceived efficacy influences provider perception of competency, and by way of this, treatment outcomes (Morgan & Zolnikov, 2020). Kohrt et al (2015) noted that a lack of reliable and valid measures of provider competence leads to a lack of progress in treatment for autistic children and frustration for mental health providers.…”

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Mental health providers' perceptions of competency when working with autistic children with co‐occurring mental health diagnoses

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McKiernan

Morgan

2023

Journal Community Psychology

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Psychotherapy research has long focused on provider competence and treatment efficacy. Mental health providers treat diverse client populations with varying, complex needs. Though estimates vary, the rate of children diagnosed with autism and a co‐occurring psychiatric disorder is relatively high. While behavioral approaches to treatment have been established as the gold standard, talk‐based therapies are increasingly common, and a broader range of providers are treating this population. There are gaps in the literature regarding empirically supported, targeted approaches, and provider sense of competency in addressing complex needs. The aim of this secondary qualitative analysis was to gain further insights into mental health providers' experiences of psychotherapy with autistic children with a cooccurring diagnosis. Eleven licensed clinicians participated in semistructured interviews. The following themes emerged: perception of competency, complex needs, and family involvement. Recommendations for a collaborative approach, increased opportunities for training, and standardized, targeted assessments and treatment protocols were made.

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Mental health providers' perceptions of competency when working with autistic children with co‐occurring mental health diagnoses

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McKiernan

Morgan

2023

Journal Community Psychology

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“…Therefore, to achieve success in treatment outcomes, the competence of the provider is paramount, which can be enhanced through training, education, and direct experience (Kohrt et al, 2015). Because a lowered sense of competency and preparedness is correlated to poorer outcomes in treatment (Morgan & Zolnikov, 2020), a systematic approach was deemed the most efficacious treatment (Overley et al, 2018). This can mitigate the frustration associated with lowered ability to establish clear and realistic goals while implementing evidence-based practice interventions (Drahota et al, 2014; Overley et al, 2018).…”

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Experiences of Licensed Counselors and Other Licensed Mental Health Providers Working with Neurodiverse Adults: An Instrumental Case Study

Mitran

2022

The Family Journal

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In order to enhance access to treatment and outcomes, it is imperative that counselors and therapists be aware of and confident in adapting their techniques in line with the needs of neurodiverse individuals. Specifically, an understanding of the current experience and confidence in working with neurodiverse individuals on the part of licensed counselors is a crucial starting point in the path towards ensuring these individuals receive proper socio-psychological help and appropriate and competent services. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the experiences of licensed counselors and other licensed mental health providers who work with neurodiverse adults. Many neurodiverse individuals never receive therapy due to the lack of trained professionals and limited training in professional counseling and other mental health support services specific to neurodiverse adult relationships. Findings from an instrumental case study to investigate experiential data derived from individual open-ended interviews with licensed counselors and other licensed mental health providers are presented herein.

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A Pilot Study on Program Leadership Styles and Student Perceptions of Competency in Marriage and Family Therapy Programs

Cited by 2 publications

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Mental health providers' perceptions of competency when working with autistic children with co‐occurring mental health diagnoses

Mental health providers' perceptions of competency when working with autistic children with co‐occurring mental health diagnoses

Experiences of Licensed Counselors and Other Licensed Mental Health Providers Working with Neurodiverse Adults: An Instrumental Case Study

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