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Fortigenic qualities of psychotherapists in practice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Erica F De Lange --- Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research, South Africa Shingairai Chigeza --- Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research, South AfricaThis brief report presents preliminary findings on the exploration of strengths (fortigenic) qualities of psychotherapists which can buffer them against compassion fatigue. Participants were seven South African psychologists in private practice. Data were collected using qualitative interviews and thematically analysed... -
Vicarious trauma: The psychological impact of working with survivors of trauma for South African psychologists
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Xin-Cheng Sui --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Anita Padmanabhanunni --- Department of Psychology, South AfricaTraumatic events are highly prevalent in South African society and psychologists who work with survivors of trauma have been identified as particularly at risk of being adversely affected by their work, and experiencing vicarious trauma. This study aimed to explore... -
Therapist experiences of equine-assisted psychotherapy in South Africa: A qualitative study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Lucinda Johns --- School of Applied Human Sciences, Shaida Bobat --- School of Applied Human Sciences, Juanita Holder --- School of Applied Human Sciences,This study examined therapists’ perceptions and experiences of equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP). Participants were 14 practising EAP therapists (females = 86%; male = 14%; age range 20 to 69 years) from across South Africa. They were interviewed utilising electronic interview media... -
‘Treating a patient should be approached in a holistic manner’: collaboration of doctors and physiotherapists in the rehabilitation of people living with HIV
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Stacy Maddocks --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South Africa Verusia Chetty --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South Africa Arishna Maghoo --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South Africa Nkuleleko Mhlongo --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South Africa Nsindiso Mthembu --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South Africa Sinempilo Khanyile --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South Africa Siphokazi Chiliza --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South Africa Tyrel Munsamy --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South Africa Zanele Gamede --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South Africa Slindile Mazibukoc --- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, South AfricaPeople living with HIV facing impairments and subsequent disabilities related to the virus and its treatment require involvement of a collaborative team of healthcare professionals to ensure reintegration into daily life and community living. Healthcare teams responsible for this care... -
Therapeutic tool or a hindrance? A phenomenological investigation into the experiences of countertransference in the treatment of sexually abused children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology • Authors: Tshepo Tlali --- University of Johannesburg,Since its inception in the 1900s, the concept of countertransference has been mired in controversy. Psychoanalytic literature is divided on its utility, significance and its clinical value in psychotherapy. While some psychotherapists have advocated for the importance of therapists’ expertise...