How do counsellors having menopausal symptoms experience their client work: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Bodza, Carol, Morrey, Tara and Hogan, Kevin F. (2019) How do counsellors having menopausal symptoms experience their client work: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 19 (4). pp. 544-552. ISSN 14733145
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to discover if menopausal symptoms have implications for counsellors in their therapeutic work. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three counsellors who have experienced menopausal symptoms. The menopause is a unique experience for the individual therefore Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) allowed for a detailed exploration of the participants’ experiences. Findings: Four superordinate themes were identified: transitioning personal and professional identity during menopause; the limited dialogue about the menopause; the ethical dilemmas of practicing as a counsellor when menopausal and the influence of menopausal symptoms during client work. The findings of this study demonstrated that the participants each had very personal and individual experiences of the menopause. A lack of knowledge and understanding of the menopause and limited dialogue within society to discuss symptoms was also reflected in the counselling profession. The capacity to continue working therapeutically presented potential ethical dilemmas which were affected by menopausal symptoms. Conclusion: Counsellors’ experiences of menopausal symptoms may create challenges in their therapeutic work, ranging from a mild distraction, a disconnection with a client, to the extreme of having to cease engaging with client work. Implications for therapeutic practice are discussed.
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| Additional Information: | This is the accepted version of the following article Bodza, C, Morrey, T, Hogan, KF. How do counsellors having menopausal symptoms experience their client work: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. 2019; 19:4 544–552, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.1223. |
| Divisions: | Faculty of of Arts, Society and Professional Studies > Department of Health and Behavioural Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Ms Hazel Barham |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Jul 2019 13:12 |
| Last Modified: | 20 May 2020 05:10 |
| URI: | https://newman.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/17262 |
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