ERIC Number: EJ825352
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jan
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ISSN: ISSN-1357-5279
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Children's Views Matter Too! A Pilot Project Assessing Children's and Adolescents' Experiences of Clinical Psychology Services
Gordon, Michael; Russo, Kate
Child Care in Practice, v15 n1 p39-48 Jan 2009
This pilot study explored the experiences and understanding of clinical psychology practices and services of children and adolescents attending clinical psychology outpatient appointments. Fifteen young participants took part in the study. A content analysis indicated that young children and adolescents have an appropriate understanding of the role of the clinical psychologist, with older children commenting on the uniqueness and value of the therapeutic relationship. Attendance was rated as positive and helpful with regards to difficulties across all ages; however, many children were not consulted with at the point of referral and many did not know why they were attending. Implications for assessing children's and adolescents' experiences of clinical psychology services are discussed.
Descriptors: Adolescents, Clinical Psychology, Clinics, Counseling, Children, Mental Health, Age Differences, Counselor Client Relationship, Experience, Counselor Role, Interpersonal Communication, Counseling Effectiveness, Attendance, Attitude Measures
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Language: English
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