The Impact of Trauma Exposure: Vicarious Traumatization and Posttraumatic Growth among Counselor Trainees

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamarine Foreman ◽  
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Jodi Tangen ◽  
Melissa Fickling ◽  
Kelly Wester
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Counselor Education ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Counselor Trainees ◽  
Vicarious Traumatization ◽  
Trauma Exposure ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
The Impact

Trauma is an endemic concern among counselors, and its presence may impact counselor trainees differently than seasoned counselors. Using consensual qualitative research, we explored the professional development of counselor trainees’ and how providing counseling to clients who had experienced trauma impacted them personally and professionally. We outline nine domains gleamed from interviews that include elements of vicarious traumatization and posttraumatic growth, and include implications for counselor education, supervision, and research.

Considering the Impact of Early Trauma on Coping and Pathology to Predict Posttraumatic Growth Among 9-1-1 Telecommunicators

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (21-22) ◽  
pp. 4709-4731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa J. London ◽  
Mary C. Mercer ◽  
Michelle M. Lilly
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Trauma Exposure ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Lifetime Trauma ◽  
Early Trauma ◽  
The Impact

Recent research has demonstrated that first responders may report posttraumatic growth (PTG), positive psychological changes that arise in the aftermath of a trauma. Less is known regarding the perception of PTG among 9-1-1 telecommunicators, a group of first responders exposed to a high degree of lifetime trauma, including duty-related trauma as well as early and non-duty-related trauma. Moreover, the impact of childhood trauma on the processes involved in the perception of growth is less clear. While some distress is needed to facilitate processes that lead to the perception of PTG, it has been suggested that positive associations between PTG and pathology reflect avoidant coping or represent an illusory component of PTG. Structural equation models were used to examine early trauma exposure, coping, and pathology in predicting PTG among 9-1-1 telecommunicators ( N = 788). In separate models using active and avoidant forms of coping, childhood trauma exposure had an indirect effect on PTG through coping. In a model considering both forms of coping, childhood trauma had an indirect effect on PTG through psychopathology, but not through coping. The results show that early trauma exposure leads to the perception of growth through pathways indicative of both adaptive and maladaptive coping processes.

Burmese Refugee Women in the Midwest: Narratives of Resilience and Posttraumatic Growth

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-304
Author(s):  
Joanna Maung ◽  
Johanna E. Nilsson ◽  
Sathya B. Jeevanba ◽  
Aurora Molitoris ◽  
Abdul Raziuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
The United States ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Refugee Women ◽  
Positive Growth ◽  
Growth And Change ◽  
Research Analysis ◽  
Midwestern City

The goal of this qualitative study was to examine the strengths and posttraumatic growth experiences of a community of female refugees from Burma resettled in a Midwestern city of the United States. Based on data gathered from eleven participants, consensual qualitative research analysis yielded a thematic overview of two domains: (a) coping and resilience, and (b) experiences of posttraumatic growth. The results provided contextual evidence to the preresettlement and postresettlement stressors experienced by Burmese refugee women in resettlement. Findings also highlight the strengths, protective factors, and resources of Burmese refugee women, whose narratives of positive growth and change seem to coexist with memories and experiences of trauma, suffering, and hardship. Implications for research and clinical practice as well as future directions are discussed.

scholarly journals The Longitudinal Impact of Standardized Patient Encounters During Professional Education on Athletic Training Professional Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-177
Author(s):  
Kirk J. Armstrong ◽  
Amanda J. Jarriel ◽  
Brittney M. Hardin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Study Participant ◽  
Longitudinal Impact ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Transition To Practice ◽  
Growth Development ◽  
The Impact

Context Inquiry into the use of standardized patients (SPs) is growing in athletic training education; however, the impact of these SP encounters has not been examined beyond professional education. Objective To understand how SP encounters during professional education benefited clinicians in their current clinical practice and in their transition to practice. Design Consensual qualitative research. Setting Individual phone interviews. Patients or Other Participants Thirteen professionals (7 women, 6 men; mean age = 28.15 ± 6.04 years) with postprofessional experience averaging 3.5 years (3.69 ± 1.43 years) participated in this study. Participant practice settings included college/university (4), high school (7), outpatient clinic (1), and military (1). Interviews were conducted until data saturation occurred. Main Outcome Measure(s) Data were collected via semistructured interviews, which were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Using a consensual qualitative research design, data were independently analyzed by a 3-person team, who independently coded the data and compared ideas until consensus was reached. Trustworthiness was established through member checks. Results Two themes emerged from the findings that described the participants' perceptions of how they felt using SPs in the ATP facilitated their growth as a health care professional: (1) personal growth/development and (2) professional growth/development. Participants specifically noted that these encounters enhanced confidence, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and patient rapport and aided in transition to practice. Conclusions Athletic training professionals who experienced SPs during professional education revealed an increase in perceived confidence in clinical and interpersonal skills as they transitioned to independent practice. Additionally, participants highlighted that SP encounters should continue throughout the athletic training curriculum. Future research should involve participants from postbaccalaureate programs, as well as postprofessional and residency programs.

Mothers’ Grief, Forgiveness, and Posttraumatic Growth After the Loss of a Child

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 248-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Martinčeková ◽  
John Klatt
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Strong Positive Association ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth Inventory ◽  
Loss Of A Child ◽  
Enright Forgiveness Inventory

The aim of this study was to investigate maternal grief after losing a child in relation to forgiveness and posttraumatic growth. A sample of 60 grieving mothers from Slovakia completed the following battery: The Texas Revised Inventory of Grief, a modified version of the Enright Forgiveness Inventory, and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. The results showed a negative association between forgiveness and grief and a strong positive association between forgiveness and posttraumatic growth, which was not moderated by the time elapsed since the loss. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 mothers. The data were analyzed through Consensual Qualitative Research to gain deeper understanding of forgiveness and posttraumatic growth experiences after the loss of a child. Categories and subcategories are discussed.

Posture in Relation to God and Ethnic Background: A Qualitative Analysis of Urban Youth Ministry Workers' Responses to Crisis

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-132
Author(s):  
Christin J. Fort ◽  
Cynthia B. Eriksson ◽  
Ann Y. Gottuso ◽  
Ashley M. Wilkins
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Urban Youth ◽  
Youth Ministry ◽  
Ethnic Background ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Ethnic Group Differences ◽  
Ministry Workers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between humans and God has been one of great interest to scholars throughout the ages (Snow, McMinn, Bufford, & Brenlinger, 2011). This study analyzed urban youth ministry workers' experiences of crisis and the impact of these experiences on their relationships with God. Participants were interviewed, and interview transcriptions were coded using the Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) method. Two major categories emerged to describe participants' posture in relation to God: “posture toward God” and “posture away from God.” Additionally, ten subcategories emerged. Issues related to theodicy and feelings of distance from God were explored, along with experiences of trust and intimacy with God. Sub-categories were further analyzed for distinctions correlated with participants' ethnic background. Results suggested that the postures of anger, confusion and tension were noteworthy, as ethnic group differences in report of these experiences were apparent. Recommendations for further research and implications for clinical practice were offered.

Eight Domains of Pet-Owner Wellness: Valuing the Owner-Pet Relationship in the Counseling Process

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia K. Chandler ◽  
Delini M. Fernando ◽  
Casey A. Barrio Minton ◽  
Torey L. Portrie-Bethke
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Counseling Process ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Pet Owner ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the study was to explore the impact of pet ownership in order to identify domains of pet-owner wellness and to inform counselors of the value of exploring the owner-pet relationship with clients. A qualitative study was conducted using open-ended, semi-structured interviews. A consensual qualitative research approach was taken to analyze the data. Findings were organized into eight domains of pet-owner wellness impact: emotional and physical nurturance, sense of family, sense of responsibility and purpose, friendship or companionship, social interaction and connections, personal values and spiritual meaning, fun and play, and physical health. Although participants tended to discuss most pet-ownership impacts positively, some also cited negative impacts. Given the number of wellness areas that pet ownership can impact, counselors are encouraged to explore owner-pet relationships in the counseling process.

A consensual qualitative research analysis of the experience of inmate hospice caregivers: Posttraumatic growth while incarcerated

Death Studies ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel M. Depner ◽  
Pei C. Grant ◽  
David J. Byrwa ◽  
Jennifer M. Breier ◽  
Jennifer Lodi-Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Analysis
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