A grounded theory exploration into the experiences of recovering alcoholic counsellors working with alcoholic clients

摘要: Many counsellors have shared trauma experience with their clients. However, there seemed to be mixed views on how this might impact the client and therapist. Some researchers propose that offers symbiotic healing for therapist, whilst other authors wounds are detrimental therapy process. Despite these conflicts little seems known about counsellor experiences relationship (Doukas & Cullen, 2011; Rowan Jacobs, 2003; Wosket, 1999). This qualitative grounded theory study investigated of 10 Recovering Alcoholic Counsellors (RAC) who work alcoholic The findings current suggested related therapist managing own recovery from alcoholism, which involved processes building a self-identity, identifying fearing relapse. The identity was maintained actively used in client, despite RAC claiming long term recovery. Identifying appeared activate shame increase fear relapse RAC. These affect potential dependency work. factors were reflected influenced by AA philosophies, also affected bias towards certain interventions. Potential over-identification evident protective empathic enmeshment hostile countertransference reactions. included possible concerning coercive interpretation affording tough-love clients, potentially causing abuse client. Positive reflexive practice, self-awareness compassionate practice evident. Feeling deep empathy suggestive taking place. Other benefits issues explored discussed further. Recommendations safe working clients future research direction has been proposed.