The Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Handbook
- Andreas Vossler - The Open University
- Naomi Moller - Open University, UK
Research is a vital and often daunting component of many counselling and psychotherapy courses. As well as completing their own research projects, trainees across modalities must understand the research in the field – what it tells them and how to do it.
Breaking down this seemingly mountainous task into easy to swallow pieces, this book will navigate your students through each stage of the research process, from choosing a research question, through the pros and cons of different methods, to data analysis and writing up their findings.
Written by leading contributors from the field including John McLeod, Mick Cooper and Tim Bond, each chapter features points for reflection, engaging activities and suggestions for further reading, helping students to engage with all aspects of research. An original graphic narrative runs throughout the book, bringing this complex topic to life in a unique way.
Whether embarking on research for the first time or already a little familiar with research and research methods, this unique guide is something counselling and psychotherapy students will turn to continually throughout their research projects.
This book will prove really useful for our students when they are undertaking their research assignments and in their future careers.
This is a very well pitched book for students considering a career as a clinical psychologist. I used this book to inform my students on the Research methods module, part of our BSc in Applied Psychology. This lecture went down well as it had implications for students who are considering a career in Clinical Psychology, counseling psychology and Psychotherapy. I used the examples to give students time to discuss the implications of the ethical tool kit. Also used the example of the therapist as a researcher. Students were also shocked to learn about the Tuskeegee study. A very clearly presented book, which is not littered with technical jargon. It helped to place the student in the mindset of the therapist who is also a researcher.
An excellent resource for trainees and researchers alike. Simple, easy to follow language. Does a great job at demystifying the research process.
not very useful for current teaching
I found the layout of the book very clear and user-friendly. Also the different contributors provided clear contextual examples, especially the step-by-step outline of t-testing was particularly helpful. I will be definitely recommending this book as part of the Research Methods module.
Good, background coverage and a useful resource book to dip into.
This is a great book, with contributions from leaders in the fields of counselling psychology, psychotherapy and counselling. It will be useful to trainees and to qualified practitioners alike
This provides an excellent understanding of research, leading the student through key elements. An essential guide for our students
Very useful for students in final year of training.
I will be recommending this book to psychology undergraduate students who are taking a counselling psychology module. It will contribute to their understanding and evaluation of counselling psychology research, in addition to giving invaluable help with conducting their own research projects.
