Relational-centred Research for Psychotherapists

Carrying out research has become increasingly important for psychotherapists in clinical practice. Relational-centred Research for Psychotherapists: Exploring Meaning and Experience addresses this clear need by providing a practical introduction to developing relational-centred qualitative research. Readers are offered many practical examples of small-scale research that is firmly grounded in clinical experience. Advocating a qualitative research approach, the examples mirror relational-centred practice by placing the emphasis on conducting research with participants, not on them. Finlay and Evans demonstrate that many of the familiar clinical skills, values, and interests of therapists - such as interviewing skills, reflexive interpretation, and inferential thinking - are, in fact, transferable to the research domain, while knowledge of research processes and findings can further enhance clinical therapy.