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Sage Publications Ltd The Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Handbook 2014 Edition by Andreas Vossler, Naomi Moller
Research is a vital and often daunting component of many counselling and psychotherapy courses. As well as completing their own research projects, trainees across modalities must understand the research in the field - what it tells them and how to do it. Breaking down this seemingly mountainous task into easy to swallow pieces, this book will navigate your students through each stage of the research process, from choosing a research question, through the pros and cons of different methods, to data analysis and writing up their findings. Written by leading contributors from the field including John McLeod, Mick Cooper and Tim Bond, each chapter features points for reflection, engaging activities and suggestions for further reading, helping students to engage with all aspects of research. An original graphic narrative runs throughout the book, bringing this complex topic to life in a unique way.Whether embarking on research for the first time or already a little familiar with research and research methods, this unique guide is something counselling and psychotherapy students will turn to continually throughout their research projects. Table of contents :- IntroductionSetting the scene - Why research matters - Andreas Vossler, Naomi Moller & Mick CooperAttitudes to and perceptions of research - Andreas Vossler & Naomi MollerBeginning the research journeyChoosing a research question - Elaine KasketHow to read and understand research - Elena Gil-RodiguezDoing a literature review - Meg BarkerIntroduction to research methodology - Ladislav TimulakPlanning your research: Design, method and sample - Terry Hanley, Clodagh Jordan & Kasia WilkEthical considerations - Tim BondWriting a research proposal - Mark DonatiMethodologies and methods for doing researchQuantitative methods - Elspeth TwiggHow to use t-tests to explore pre-post change - Elspeth Twigg & Paul RedfordQualitative methods - Linda FinlayHow to use thematic analysis with interview data - Virginia Braun, Victoria Clarke & Nicola RanceCase studies methodologies - Julia McLeod, Mhairi Thurston & John McLeodHow to use case study methodology with single client therapy data - Mhairi Thurston, Julia McLeod & John McLeodCompleting the research journeyDissemination of research - Andrew ReevesStudent top tips - Brian Sreenan, Harriet Smith & Charles FrostNext steps - Building on and using research in training and practice - Peter Stratton, Naomi Moller & Andreas Vossler