May 22, 2008: Auburn University Study
The purpose of this phenomenological study will be to describe in detail the underlying factors that contribute to a successful or unsuccessful therapeutic alliance between clients and their therapists. Specifically, the purpose of this investigation is to explore themes that help to explain why some therapists are perceived to be more successful than other therapists. The specific goals of this study are to: 1) develop an understanding of the characteristics of speech-language pathologists who are perceived as effective in promoting successful change in a client's ability to communicate, 2) develop an understanding of the characteristics of speech-language pathologists who are perceived as ineffective in promoting successful change in a client's ability to communicate, and 3) develop a perspective on the ways in which successful an unsuccessful therapeutic interactions impact clients. That is, the goal is to develop insight into the clinician characteristics that foster the development of a good therapeutic alliance and therapeutic change. This study will employ a phenomenological analysis of participant narratives.
Please feel free to contact me via phone (334-844-9620) or email (lwp0002@auburn.edu) with any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Laura Plexico, Ph.D. CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Auburn University
1199 Haley Center
Auburn, Alabama, 36849
Contact person: Laura Plaxico, Ph.D., lwp0002@auburn.edu
Note: Those contacting the study coordinator to learn more about the project are under no obligation to agree to participate. |
