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Counsellees' perceptions of their therapeutic alliance with traditional healers
Author
Salina Samion
Supervisor
Soong, Cecilia Foong Har
Abstract
This research examines counsellees' perceptions of the nature of their therapeutic alliance with traditional healers . It also explores the similarities and differences of the nature of alliance as compared with the counsellees' formal relationship with their counsellors. This research which involves individuals who have engaged the services of counsellors and traditional healers explores the therapeutic relationship in terms of the three dimensions of alliance namely; goal, task and bond.
Findings indicate that the element spirituality is a crucial aspect in the counsellee-traditional healer relationship, but this element is lacking in the formal counselling context. The aspect of spirituality is one that counsellees appreciate as helpful in enhancing their strength towards problem resolution.
It is also found that perception of the nature of both relationships largely reflects the worldviews in which the individuals involved operate within. The strength of the therapeutic relationship is closely linked to the similarities in worldviews. This suggests the importance in finding a cultural match if any relationship is to be effective.
Findings indicate that the element spirituality is a crucial aspect in the counsellee-traditional healer relationship, but this element is lacking in the formal counselling context. The aspect of spirituality is one that counsellees appreciate as helpful in enhancing their strength towards problem resolution.
It is also found that perception of the nature of both relationships largely reflects the worldviews in which the individuals involved operate within. The strength of the therapeutic relationship is closely linked to the similarities in worldviews. This suggests the importance in finding a cultural match if any relationship is to be effective.
Date Issued
1999
Call Number
BF637.C6 Sal
Date Submitted
1999