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Titre : | Show me the real you : enhanced expression of rogerian conditions in therapeutic relationship building with autistic adults (2022) |
Auteurs : | Romy HUME, Auteur |
Type de document : | Article : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique |
Dans : | Autism in adulthood (4(2), juin 2022) |
Article en page(s) : | p. 151-163 |
Langues: | Anglais |
Langues originales: | Anglais |
Concepts : | Trouble du spectre de l'autisme ; Adulte ; Relation thérapeutique ; Psychothérapie ; Approche psychothérapeutique ; Accompagnement professionnel ; Empathie ; Interview |
Index. décimale : | ACC.52 (Relations accompagnants - accompagnés) |
Résumé : |
Background: Research in psychotherapy and counseling theory has shown the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship. However, in the context of working with autistic adults, the relationship appears to be de-emphasized, or “different approaches” are recommended without specifying these. Neglect of relationship building may contribute to autistic adults' negative experiences with health care professionals identified in previous studies.
Methods: I interviewed 17 autistic adults about their relationship building experiences with a wide range of professionals primarily from mental and medical health backgrounds. I also interviewed two mental health counselors and one psychologist who had experience working with this client group and had been recommended by autistic participants. I elicited best practice recommendations from all participants. I analyzed the data in an interpretive–interactionist framework and present them through creative analytic practice. Findings: I address one major theme in this article: the importance of Rogerian/person-centered relationship conditions. All had to be practiced in an enhanced way: (1) Enhanced congruence could be demonstrated through therapist self-disclosure and refraining from phony relationship building “techniques” such as vocal adjustments. (2) Enhanced empathy could be demonstrated through genuine listening and accurate interpretation; however, interpretation needed to be phrased tentatively. (3) Enhanced unconditional positive regard could be demonstrated through explicit verbal expression, practical demonstration, and remembering. Conclusions: Results largely mirrored research with non-autistic populations: different approaches were not needed for relationship building. Participants emphasized the importance of Rogers' person-centered conditions and described pivotal relationship building moments associated with enhanced expression of these conditions. [résumé d'auteur] |
Sous-type : | Article |
Consulter : | https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2021.0065 |