Linda Finlay

Phenomenology for Therapists (eBook, ePUB)

Researching the Lived World

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides an accessible comprehensive exploration of phenomenological theory and research methods and is geared specifically to the needs of therapists and other health care professionals. * An accessible exploration of an increasingly popular qualitative research methodology * Explains phenomenological concepts and how they are applied to different stages of the research process and to topics relevant to therapy practice * Provides practical examples throughout

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Juli 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119975120
• Artikelnr.: 38264705

Autorenporträt

Linda Finlay is a freelance Consultant offering training and mentorship on how to apply qualitative research in health care. In addition to her psychotherapy practice, she also teaches psychology and writes with the Open University. Her books include Groupwork in Occupational Therapy (1993), The Practice of Psychosocial Occupational Therapy (3rd edition, 2004), Qualitative Research for Health Professionals: Challenging Choices (ed. with C. Ballinger, Wiley Publishers, 2006), and Relational-Centred Research for Psychotherapists (with K. Evans, Wiley-Blackwell, 2009).

Inhaltsangabe

About the Author vii

Preface ix

Part I The Phenomenological Project: Concepts, Theory andPhilosophy 1

Introduction to Part I 3

1 Phenomenology: Bridging the Practice-Research Divide?5

2 The Phenomenological Project 15

3 The Body in Lived Experience 29

4 Philosophical Foundations 43

5 The 'Phenomenological Attitude' 73

Part II Phenomenological Research Approaches 85

Introduction to Part II 87

6 Descriptive Empirical Phenomenology 93

7 Hermeneutic Phenomenology 109

8 Lifeworld Approaches 125

9 Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis 139

10 First-Person Approaches 149

11 Reflexive-Relational Approaches 159

Part III PhenomenologicalMethods in Practice 177

Introduction to Part III 179

12 Planning the Research 181

13 Gathering Data 197

14 Relational Ethics 217

15 The Process of Analysing Data 227

16 Producing the Research 247

17 Evaluating Research 261

Appendix 273

References 275

Index 295

Rezensionen

"As a dominantly clinical practitioner who nonethelessretains an active interest in research, and particularlyphenomenological research, I found this book both useful andinformative." (The Indo-Pacific Journal ofPhenomenology, 1 May 2013)

"Phenomenology - when it is done well-discloses, transforms and inspires. That is why it excitesme, why I am passionate about it . . . Fortunately, this doesnot need to stand in the way of readers making use of thisotherwise excellent book in their own way and for their ownpractice-relevant research needs." (CounsellingPsychology Review, 2 June 2012)"The many current research examples provide a useful andeasy-to-read description of what is possible in phenomenologicalresearch. This book is a wonderful addition to qualitativemethodology texts and I would recommend it as a standard text foranyone considering counselling/ psychotherapy research." (TherapyToday, 1 December 2011)This excellent text provides a lively and accessible read which iscertain to encourage and inspire the increasing number of therapypractitioners who seek to undertake research of immediate relevanceto their professional field. Finlay is passionate about the crucialrole practitioners can play in shaping and enhancing their workthrough rigorous research. She makes clear how the knowledge andwisdom of therapists embedded in the real world can be harnessed,and indeed must be harnessed, if we are to create meaningfulresearch capable of making a genuine impact on psychologicalhealthcare provision. Phenomenology for Therapists isrequired reading for all therapist researchers who want to make adifference to therapeutic practice in the real world; I am certainit will become a classic in the field.
--Simon du Plock, Professor of Psychology,Metanoia Institute and Middlesex University, UK

Linda Finlay invites readers to engage with the world ofphenomenology in lively, intellectually stimulating, and movingways. She is a trustworthy guide who provides a goodconceptual map of the area. In addition, she provides a verypractical sense of the territory when walking its major routes.Using many relevant examples that therapists will recognise, thisbook demonstrates how a phenomenological approach to research isconsistent with core therapy values and practices.
--Les Todres, Professor of QualitativeResearch, Bournemouth University, UK

Finlay does a superb job of demonstrating how phenomenologicalresearch and therapeutic practice complement each other. Sheprovides powerful examples of qualitative research that deepen ourunderstanding of human existence and inform clinical practice.Psychotherapists who read her book are likely to be enticed by thepossibility of doing research, no longer viewing it as a practicebetter left to academics.
--Steen Halling, Professor of Psychology,Seattle University, USA