Personal growth experiences of countertransference among Malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study

Countertransference has become a multifaceted, multidimensional, all-encompassing clinical phenomenon. The current study aimed to understand the positive growth experiences of countertransference in six Malaysian counsellors by utilising a transcendental phenomenological design. Moustakas's eig...

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Main Authors: Lee, Wei Lu, Lau, Poh Li, Chan, Siaw Leng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Univ. of Malaya 2023
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109504/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109504/1/107289.pdf
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description Countertransference has become a multifaceted, multidimensional, all-encompassing clinical phenomenon. The current study aimed to understand the positive growth experiences of countertransference in six Malaysian counsellors by utilising a transcendental phenomenological design. Moustakas's eight data analysis steps were applied in the data analysis. The themes that emerged from in-depth interviews included (1) improved self-confidence, (2) skill enhancement, (3) acceptance, (4) openness, (5) self-kindness, (6) a deeper understanding of self, and (7) redefining the meaning. The findings demonstrated that the insights gained through the countertransference experiences added positive values to their professional and personal lives. This study also revealed in-depth descriptions of the positive transformations from countertransference among Malaysian counsellors. This study has significant implications for counselling practices holistically.
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spelling upm-1095042024-11-06T02:29:40Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109504/ Personal growth experiences of countertransference among Malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study Lee, Wei Lu Lau, Poh Li Chan, Siaw Leng Countertransference has become a multifaceted, multidimensional, all-encompassing clinical phenomenon. The current study aimed to understand the positive growth experiences of countertransference in six Malaysian counsellors by utilising a transcendental phenomenological design. Moustakas's eight data analysis steps were applied in the data analysis. The themes that emerged from in-depth interviews included (1) improved self-confidence, (2) skill enhancement, (3) acceptance, (4) openness, (5) self-kindness, (6) a deeper understanding of self, and (7) redefining the meaning. The findings demonstrated that the insights gained through the countertransference experiences added positive values to their professional and personal lives. This study also revealed in-depth descriptions of the positive transformations from countertransference among Malaysian counsellors. This study has significant implications for counselling practices holistically. Univ. of Malaya 2023-03-10 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109504/1/107289.pdf Lee, Wei Lu and Lau, Poh Li and Chan, Siaw Leng (2023) Personal growth experiences of countertransference among Malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study. Journal Of Health And Translational Medicine, 26 (1). pp. 96-104. ISSN 2289-392X https://jummec.um.edu.my/index.php/jummec/article/view/40138 10.22452/jummec.vol26no1.15
spellingShingle Lee, Wei Lu
Lau, Poh Li
Chan, Siaw Leng
Personal growth experiences of countertransference among Malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study
title Personal growth experiences of countertransference among Malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study
title_full Personal growth experiences of countertransference among Malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study
title_fullStr Personal growth experiences of countertransference among Malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study
title_full_unstemmed Personal growth experiences of countertransference among Malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study
title_short Personal growth experiences of countertransference among Malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study
title_sort personal growth experiences of countertransference among malaysian counsellors: a phenomenological study
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