Clinical Trainee Perspectives on the Implementation of Trauma-Focused Training.
Am J Psychother
; 76(4): 137-143, 2023 Dec 11.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Despite the high prevalence of trauma exposure in the United States and calls for the implementation of trauma-focused psychotherapy training, scant opportunities exist for such training in graduate clinical psychology programs. This study aimed to guide the implementation of trauma-focused psychotherapy training in graduate curricula by examining clinical trainees' perspectives on their current training and desired features for trauma-specific learning environments. The absence of research that centers trainee voices is notable; therefore, this study specifically focuses on trainee perspectives on implementation.METHODS:
The New Haven competencies, developed by the American Psychological Association to support efforts to improve trauma-specific training, were used as a framework to guide the development of a mixed-methods survey. Current doctoral students (N=18) in one clinical psychology program completed the survey.RESULTS:
Trainees overwhelmingly perceived the competencies to be relevant to their psychological assessment and therapy training and to their professional goals but noted a general lack of available trauma-specific training. Nearly all trainees believed that trauma-specific training should be required and expressed varied opinions regarding how requirements should be structured. Important features of a safe and supportive learning environment were reported to include coconstructed norms, choice and flexibility for participation, and integrated wellness practices. Further, instructors' trauma awareness, cultural humility, and responsiveness to students' experiences were emphasized by trainees as important.CONCLUSIONS:
Effective implementation of trauma-specific psychotherapy training should be guided by ongoing dialogue between trainees and training stakeholders.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Psicología Clínica
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Internado y Residencia
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Psychother
Año:
2023
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Article