Priddy, S., Kellett, S. orcid.org/0000-0001-6034-4495, Goodall, S. et al. (1 more author) (2025) A grounded theory of cognitive analytic reflective practice groups. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 98 (1). pp. 40-57. ISSN 1476-0835
Abstract
Objectives
Whilst cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) is increasingly used as an indirect intervention, there is little evidence of how the approach can be applied to reflective practice. This study sought to develop a process model of cognitive analytic reflective practice (CARP) groups.
Design
Constructivist grounded theory approach supplemented by quantitative measures of helpfulness and group cohesion.
Methods
Twenty-four participants, working within four staff teams in a secure children's home, attended four CARP groups over a 1-year period. Sessions were audio recorded, transcribed and checked for model fidelity and then analysed using grounded theory. Theoretical sampling was achieved via conducting focus groups with teams informed by the emergent categories, and using sessional measures of group cohesion and helpfulness to confirm theoretical saturation.
Results
The model constructed had three interrelated main categories: ‘facilitator processes: establishing a reflective space’, ‘group processes: widening awareness of the self, others, and system’ and ‘outcomes: changing relational dynamics and finding exits.’ The model was validated by evidence from the measures.
Conclusions
The model offers an empirical understanding of how CAT informs reflective practice through a better understanding of reciprocity in the dynamics of care systems.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Author(s). Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of The British Psychological Society. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | adolescence; cognitive analytic therapy; reflective practice |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Psychology (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 18 Nov 2024 14:33 |
Last Modified: | 11 Mar 2025 10:55 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/papt.12557 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:219753 |