Women’s experience of power in therapy with a women therapist
department or school: Education, Faculty of
department or school: Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS), Department of
data provider: DSpace
degree campus: UBCV
creator: Ledgard, Delyse
issued: 2009-03-11T19:28:33Z
issued: 1996
related degree: Master of Arts - MA
degree grantor: University of British Columbia
description: This study addressed women's experiences of power in the therapeutic relationship. A grounded theory method of investigation was used. Eight women were interviewed who had been, or were, in therapy with a woman therapist. The interviews progressed from a generalized discussion of the therapeutic relationship and concept of power to a more detailed examination of the women's experiences of power within therapy. The results highlight the individualistic nature of the experience of power in therapy and that empowerment is achieved through a woman's self-knowledge. Disempowerment occurred when a woman's self- expression was restricted or when she felt judged and rejected by the therapist. The implications for therapists are summarized by the need for therapist's to respond to the individual needs of the women in the therapeutic process.
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note: WOMEN'S EXPERIENCE OF POWER ' IN THERAPY WITH A WOMEN THERAPIST. By Delyse Ledgard C.Q.S.W. Ha t f i e l d Polytechnic, England, 19 THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS in THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES (Department of Counselling Psychology) We accept t h i s thesis as conforming to the required standard THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA _ December 1996 © ^-^ Delyse Ledgard, 1996 In presenting this thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for an advanced degree at the University of British Columbia, I agree that the Library shall make it freely available for reference and study. I further, agree that permission for extensive copying of this thesis for scholarly purposes may be granted by the head of my department or by his or her representatives. It is understood that copying or publication of this thesis for financial gain shall, not be allowed without my written permission. Department of 'Cakf4£ \ CA ftj^ fio/yVo The University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada Date DE-6 (2788) i i Abstract This study addressed women's experiences of power i n the therapeutic re l a t i o n s h i p . A grounded theory method of inv e s t i g a t i o n was used. Eight women were interviewed who had been, or were, i n therapy with a woman therapist. The interviews progressed from a generalized discussion of the therapeutic r e l a t i o n s h i p and concept of power to a more de t a i l e d examination of the women's experiences of power within therapy. The r e s u l t s h i g h l i g h t the i n d i v i d u a l i s t i c nature of the experience of power i n therapy and that empowerment i s achieved through a woman's self-knowledge. Disempowerment occurred when a woman's s e l f -expression was r e s t r i c t e d or when she f e l t judged and rejected by the therapist. The implications f o r therapists are summarized by the need for therapist's to respond to the i n d i v i d u a l needs of the women i n the t…
has type: Thesis/Dissertation
date issued: 1997-05
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0054024
language: eng
degree discipline: Counselling Psychology
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: University of British Columbia
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scholar level: Graduate
type: Text
identifier URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/5880