Fortigenic qualities of psychotherapists in practice

E, Lange; Chigeza, Shingairai

doi:10.1080/14330237.2014.997039

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“…From a dualistic perspective, research confirms that boundaries can alleviate stress (De Lange, 2010). Similarly, time boundaries and demarcation of ‘self’ and ‘other’ are important relative to psychologists’ well-being (Ruysschaert, 2009).…”

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Exploring a group of South African psychologists’ well-being: competencies and contests

Hitge

Schalkwyk

2017

South African Journal of Psychology

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The aim of this study was to establish the levels of well-being of South African psychologists by implementing a mixed method research design. Positive psychology was used as framework as psychosocial well-being is a core concept in this exciting subdiscipline in psychology. In the quantitative part of the study, participants (n = 279) completed questionnaires consisting of four standardised measures of well-being (The Mental Health Continuum Short Form, The Wagnild Resilience Scale, Meaningfulness in Life Questionnaire and Affectometer 2). Descriptive statistics, reliability indexes and construct validity were established and frequencies were determined for the constructs flourishing and languishing. In the qualitative part, unstructured interviews were conducted with 14 participants. Thematic analysis was utilised for data analysis. Data were synthesised by identifying areas represented in both data sets and by comparing or contrasting the results. The majority of the participants (93.9%) experienced flourishing and 6.1% experienced languishing. The qualitative data analysis resulted in the identification of four themes namely, work content and work context, relational functioning, self-care practices and personal resources. Based on deductive analysis, meaning, resilience and positive affect were found to contribute positively to the participants’ high levels of well-being. South African psychologists’ well-being may be the result of possessing strong competencies that sustain their well-being. High scores were also found for presence of meaning, resilience and positive affect. It is recommended that identified competencies and contests as depicted in the qualitative research ought to guide intentional efforts towards sustainable well-being.

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“…Research is needed to determine whether SA psychologists match this trend. Studies about psychologists in SA are scarce (De Lange, 2010; Roothman, 2010) and SA psychologists’ well-being levels are unknown.…”

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Exploring a group of South African psychologists’ well-being: competencies and contests

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Schalkwyk

2017

South African Journal of Psychology

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“…The use of humor was also a theme related to therapist resilience. De Lange and Chigeza (2015) identified humor as a quality that buffers against compassion fatigue and stress. Humor can relieve exhaustion, instill calm, and bring focus (De Lange & Chigeza, 2015).…”

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“…De Lange and Chigeza (2015) identified humor as a quality that buffers against compassion fatigue and stress. Humor can relieve exhaustion, instill calm, and bring focus (De Lange & Chigeza, 2015). Therapists who had greater emotion-focused coping practices, which included use of humor, reported less burnout (Thompson et al, 2014).…”

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“…This theme encompasses therapists' relationship with themselves. Having trust in themselves through respect, acceptance, and reverence was connected to their enjoyment in providing therapy (Clark, 2009) and motivation to do the work (De Lange & Chigeza, 2015). Viewing themselves as good enough and capable in their professional endeavors was identified as a protective factor against vicarious traumatization (Harrison & Westwood, 2009).…”

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Therapist Resilience in an Ever-Changing World: A Systematic Review

Cronin

Allen

Hou

et al. 2023

Journal of Prevention and Health Promotion

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Given the demands of a helping professions amidst an ever-changing world, therapists need resilience now more than ever. This systematic literature review had two purposes: to explore the international evidence of internal characteristics that contribute to therapist resilience and to investigate the common ground between previous literature about therapist resilience and the newly identified characteristics of highly resilient therapists. In all, 29 peer-reviewed original research articles were systematically collected and coded for themes. In all, 10 overarching themes were identified: (a) connection to community, (b) pursuit of continual growth, (c) emotional boundaries, (d) emotional support, (e) humor, (f) integration of personal and professional, (g) meaning and purpose, (h) positive sense of self, (i) self-awareness, and (j) spirituality. The themes reinforced the four core characteristics of highly resilient therapists. Implications to foster therapist resilience and ideas for future research are discussed.

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Does Childhood Psychological Abuse Strengthen or Weaken MSW Social Workers and Allied Professionals' Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction?

Reynolds¹

2019

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Fortigenic qualities of psychotherapists in practice

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Exploring a group of South African psychologists’ well-being: competencies and contests

Exploring a group of South African psychologists’ well-being: competencies and contests

Therapist Resilience in an Ever-Changing World: A Systematic Review

Does Childhood Psychological Abuse Strengthen or Weaken MSW Social Workers and Allied Professionals' Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction?

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