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Publication Date: 2021
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Helpful Aspects of Counselling for Young People Who Have Experienced Bullying: A Thematic Analysis
Verasammy, Krystal-Jane; Cooper, Mick
British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, v49 n3 p468-479 2021
Research suggests that bullying is one of the most common presenting issues for young people accessing counselling. In this study, we explored helpful aspects of counselling for young people who have experienced bullying. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 participantsand analysed using thematic analysis. Participants identified five helpful counsellor activities: (a) counsellors' way of relating, (b) creating safety, (c) incorporating creative media, (d) teaching strategies, and (e) offering advice. They also identified four helpful client activities: (f) trusting, (g) talking, (h) expressing emotions, and (i) remembering and applying techniques. Findings suggest that a range of techniques and practices, aligned to different therapeutic orientations, can be of value to these young people. This supports a pluralistic perspective on therapeutic change.
Descriptors: Counseling, Bullying, Content Analysis, Counselor Client Relationship, Teaching Methods, Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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