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.
Introduction
Setting the scene - Why research matters - Andreas Vossler, Naomi Moller & Mick Cooper
Attitudes to and perceptions of research - Andreas Vossler & Naomi Moller
Beginning the research journey
Choosing a research question - Elaine Kasket
How to read and understand research - Elena Gil-Rodiguez
Doing a literature review - Meg Barker
Introduction to research methodology - Ladislav Timulak
Planning your research: Design, method and sample - Terry Hanley, Clodagh Jordan & Kasia Wilk
Ethical considerations - Tim Bond
Writing a research proposal - Mark Donati
Methodologies and methods for doing research
Quantitative methods - Elspeth Twigg
How to use t-tests to explore pre-post change - Elspeth Twigg & Paul Redford
Qualitative methods - Linda Finlay
How to use thematic analysis with interview data - Virginia Braun, Victoria Clarke & Nicola Rance
Case studies methodologies - Julia McLeod, Mhairi Thurston & John McLeod
How to use case study methodology with single client therapy data - Mhairi Thurston, Julia McLeod & John McLeod
Completing the research journey
Dissemination of research - Andrew Reeves
Student top tips - Brian Sreenan, Harriet Smith & Charles Frost
Next steps - Building on and using research in training and practice - Peter Stratton, Naomi Moller & Andreas Vossler
