“There will be lots of child psychotherapists who have had babies”: What can be learned from focus group interviews with child psychotherapists who have been pregnant during their clinical work?
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Hussain, Tamara (2024) “There will be lots of child psychotherapists who have had babies”: What can be learned from focus group interviews with child psychotherapists who have been pregnant during their clinical work? Professional Doctorate thesis, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust/University of Essex. Full text available
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Abstract
This research explores the pregnancy experiences of child psychotherapists, commencing with a literature review examining pregnancy through a psychoanalytic lens. Existing published literature concerning pregnant therapists working with adult patients is examined, and particular focus is given to papers addressing child psychotherapists' pregnancies. The present study engaged eight child psychotherapists in focus groups to gain insight into their pregnancy experiences. The interview data underwent thematic analysis, leading to the identification of six key themes: ‘belonging to the child psychotherapist’, ‘knowing and not knowing’, ‘related to time’, ‘something changed’, ‘space to think’ and ‘therapist patient dyad’. These themes are explored in-depth, drawing connections to concepts from the existing literature. The study highlights research gaps and provides recommendations for future investigations in this field.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Professional Doctorate) |
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| Additional Information: | Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Essex for the degree of Professional Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | child psychotherapy, pregnancy, motherhood, thematic analysis, focus group Professional Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, University of Essex |
| Subjects: | Children, Young People and Developmental Pyschology > Child Psychotherapy Children, Young People and Developmental Pyschology > Adolescents - Psychotherapy Groups & Organisations > Occupational Groups Psychological Therapies, Psychiatry, Counselling > Psychoanalysis |
| Department/People: | Children, Young Adult and Family Services Research |
| URI: | https://repository.tavistockandportman.ac.uk/id/eprint/3064 |
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