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Many counselling courses have a strong research element built into the modules and students are expected to gain a thorough understanding of research issues early on in their studies. This accessible and practical textbook will demystify research and make it relevant to counselling practice. There are sections on linking clinical practice to research, developing ‘curiosity’ and engaging with the data. The book uses clinical practice as a basis for understanding research, and makes connections between the activity of therapy and the research process.
Introduction
The counselling world faces increasing pressure to become research-engaged and research-informed. No longer is this confined to those perceived to dwell in the higher echelons of academia; there is a call, and indeed a growing expectation, that all counsellors and psychotherapists get (and remain) research-involved. This can be seen in the significance that many qualifying courses place on research-embedded practice, and in the ways that student research is no longer viewed merely as an exercise in academic competence. Research must be rigorous, yet accessible and applicable to be meaningful and worthwhile. This book grew out of our wish to debunk the myths surrounding research for our students, most of whom engage with research evidence for the first time ...
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