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O processo de mudança em psicoterapia existencial : A perspectiva do cliente
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RESUMO: Objetivo: Este estudo tem como principal objetivo contribuir para a investigação em
psicoterapia existencial, no que diz respeito à exploração e identificação dos ingredientes que
promovem a mudança ao longo do processo terapêutico, segundo a perspetiva do cliente.
Método: Foram selecionados quatro participantes que realizaram quarenta e oito sessões de
psicoterapia existencial, com uma periodicidade semanal e anual. Os dados foram recolhidos
tendo como base o protocolo da Client Change Interview e analisados segundo a metodologia
qualitativa e fenomenológica de Giorgi. Foi realizada uma análise aprofundada das
características de um único participante, sendo posteriormente recolhidos os componentes
comuns a todos.
Resultados: Emergiram vários ingredientes promotores da mudança relacionados com o
efeito das intervenções do terapeuta, o processo terapêutico em si, o espaço/relação
terapêutico/a e a perceção que o cliente tem do terapeuta, sendo a crença no processo
terapêutico um fator central. Outros componentes sinalizados pelos quatro participantes foram
a capacidade de autorreflexão e de autoquestionamento, a aquisição de novas perspetivas do
self e do mundo, um melhor controlo e compreensão de si e uma melhor gestão interna.
Conclusões: A investigação dos processos de mudança na perspetiva do cliente é uma área
pouco explorada em psicoterapia existencial. Este estudo oferece um importante contributo no
sentido de corroborar investigações prévias, acrescentar mais dados à literatura existente e
articular os conhecimentos teóricos com a prática clínica existencial.
ABSTRACT: Aim: The purpose of this study is to add more information to existential psychotherapy research, regarding the exploration and identification of the ingredients that foster change during the therapeutic process, according to the client. Method: Four participants were selected to take part in forty eight weekly sessions of existential psychotherapy, for the duration of one year. Data was collected using the Client Change Interview protocol and analysed with a qualitative measure, the phenomenological method of Giorgi. The characteristics of a single participant were studied extensively and used to define which components are common to all clients. Results: Several ingredients that promote change were found, pertaining to the effect of the therapist’s interventions, the therapeutic process, the therapeutic setting/relation and the perception that the clients have of the therapist. The client’s faith in therapy was considered to be an essential part of the process of change. The four participants registered other components, such as the ability to reflect and question themselves, new perceptions of the self and of the world, better control and understanding of themselves and the ability to manage their internal resources. Conclusions: Investigation of the change process from the client’s perspective is an area that has barely been explored within existential psychotherapy research. This study is an important contribution in terms of supporting previous research, increasing data in existing literature and articulating existential theory with clinical practice.
ABSTRACT: Aim: The purpose of this study is to add more information to existential psychotherapy research, regarding the exploration and identification of the ingredients that foster change during the therapeutic process, according to the client. Method: Four participants were selected to take part in forty eight weekly sessions of existential psychotherapy, for the duration of one year. Data was collected using the Client Change Interview protocol and analysed with a qualitative measure, the phenomenological method of Giorgi. The characteristics of a single participant were studied extensively and used to define which components are common to all clients. Results: Several ingredients that promote change were found, pertaining to the effect of the therapist’s interventions, the therapeutic process, the therapeutic setting/relation and the perception that the clients have of the therapist. The client’s faith in therapy was considered to be an essential part of the process of change. The four participants registered other components, such as the ability to reflect and question themselves, new perceptions of the self and of the world, better control and understanding of themselves and the ability to manage their internal resources. Conclusions: Investigation of the change process from the client’s perspective is an area that has barely been explored within existential psychotherapy research. This study is an important contribution in terms of supporting previous research, increasing data in existing literature and articulating existential theory with clinical practice.
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Dissertação de Mestrado em Psicologia Clínica apresentada ao ISPA - Instituto Universitário
Keywords
Psicoterapia existencial Investigação em psicoterapia Processo de mudança Perspetiva do cliente Método fenomenológico Existential psychotherapy Psychotherapy research Change process Client perception Phenomenological method