APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

A Qualitative Meta-Analysis of Therapists’ Experiences Conducting Psychotherapy

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Clinical Science

  • Bediha Ipekci
    Student member
  • Zenobia Morrill
    Student member
  • Heidi Levitt
    University of Massachusetts Boston

Abstract

This qualitative meta-analysis examined research on therapists’ in session experiences while they conducted psychotherapy. The research literature was analyzed with grounded theory methods and emerging themes were discussed. Findings articulated the role of therapists’ intentionality, attunement to clients’ experiences, and efforts toward clients’ empowerment.

Psychotherapy Research

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