Systemic teletherapists' meaningful experiences during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fifty-five clinicians who provided teletherapy to couples, partnerships, families, and kin networks during the first two months of the coronavirus pandemic responded to a survey about their most and least meaningful experiences. Reflexive thematic analysis indicated that the participants experienced...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of Marital & Family Therapy Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 244 - 259
Main Author: Eppler, Christie
Format: journal article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Apr2021
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Summary:Fifty-five clinicians who provided teletherapy to couples, partnerships, families, and kin networks during the first two months of the coronavirus pandemic responded to a survey about their most and least meaningful experiences. Reflexive thematic analysis indicated that the participants experienced adjustments to their schedule or routines, they used technology glitches to promote client growth, and they altered how they engaged clients. Participants noted shifts in their personal and relational dynamics. They reported feeling fatigued and resilient. Participants described their adaptability, gratitude, digital and relational connectivity, and an ability to reframe negative experiences into opportunities for growth.