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How do counsellors and psychotherapists understand diet and nutrition as part of the therapy process?
Terry, Nicola Reeves, Andrew
Terry, Nicola
Reeves, Andrew
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2015-08-13
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Background: Opinion and information in the public domain suggest that an individual's dietary and nutritional intake may be an important factor in both their physical and mental health. However, at this time in the counselling and psychotherapy field, it is not common for therapists to address issues of dietary intake and nutrition with clients. Aims: This qualitative heuristic study explores the perceptions and beliefs of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists, exploring how they understand dietary and nutritional information to be relevant as part of the therapeutic process with clients. Method: six participants were recruited through email, journal advert, poster and leaflet distribution. Data were gathered with semi-structured telephone interviews and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings: Seventeen themes were identified and organised under four master themes: (A) personal aspects of the therapist; (B) therapeutic approach and philosophy; (C) diet and nutrition within the therapy process; and (D) considering ethical practice. Implications: Implications for practice include the consideration of multidisciplinary working and developing appropriate training for practitioners in this area.
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Terry, N., & Reeves, A. (2015). How do counsellors and psychotherapists understand diet and nutrition as part of the therapy process? Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 15(4), 309-319. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12041
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Wiley
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Counselling and Psychotherapy Research
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10.1002/capr.12041
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This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Terry, N., & Reeves, A. (2015). How do counsellors and psychotherapists understand diet and nutrition as part of the therapy process? Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 15(4), 309-319. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12041, which has been published in final form at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/capr.12041. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving
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1473-3145
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1746-1405