title: What Novice Family Therapists Experience During a Session… A Qualitative Study of Novice Therapists' Inner Conversations During the Session.
abstract: "What do novice family therapists experience during a session with a couple or family?" This is the central question in this article. A videotape-assisted recall procedure was used to study novice family therapists' inner conversations. The therapists' reflections were analyzed using thematic analysis. This resulted in a coding system that distinguishes four main domains: (a) reflections concerning the self; (b) reflections about the therapy process; (c) reflections on emotions about the family members; and (d) managing the session as well as own emotions. The study furthermore revealed that during a session, novice family therapists experience strong emotions, such as self-criticism and irritation. Both emotions may encompass dangers, as well as opportunities for the therapeutic alliance and the process.
authors.affiliation: Leuven University.
authors.forename: Gianina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Frediani
authors.affiliation: Leuven University.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rober
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012649:Self Concept; D055815:Young Adult