The Relationship between Therapist Mindfulness and the Frequency of Relational Depth
This project aims to look at relational depth and therapist mindfulness, and the potential relationship between these two variables.
Relational depth is a state of deep psychological contact between counsellor and client, and mindfulness involves the therapist鈥檚 ability to pay attention to the present moment without judgement. Both mindfulness and relational depth have been linked to various therapeutic outcomes, however, there is limited research into the relationship between mindfulness and moments of relational depth specifically.
Should you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete two questionnaires.
The first questionnaire will assess the frequency of moments of relational depth within your therapeutic relationships. You will be asked to reflect on your therapeutic practise in general and indicate how often the presented situations occur. For example, 鈥淚 felt like we were both completely genuine with each other鈥� and 鈥渨e were immersed in the present moment鈥�. There are 20 of these statements.
You will also be asked to complete a questionnaire assessing your mindfulness skills. There are 39 statements about yourself and your experiences. You will be asked to indicate the extent to which these statements are true and representative of you as a person. For example, 鈥淚 can describe my feelings well鈥� and 鈥淚 think before reacting under stressful situations鈥�.
All data will be collected online on MS Forms, and will be treated confidentially and anonymously.
In order to participate, you must be an accredited and practicing counsellor or psychotherapist in the UK.
For more information on how to participate, please click here or contact Rebecca Richards.
