Henriette Löffler-Stastka1, Omar Gelo2, Ingrid Pleschberger1, Armin Hartmann3, David E Orlinsky4, Michael Helge Rønnestad5, Ulrike Willutzki6. 1. Klinik für Psychoanalyse und Psychotherapie Medizinische Universität Wien Währinger Gürtel 18-20 A-1090 Wien Österreich Medizinische Universität Wien. 2. University of Lecce Italien University of Lecce. 3. Klinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie Zentrum für Psychische Erkrankungen Universitätsklinikum Freiburg Deutschland Uniklinik Freiburg - Klinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie. 4. University of Chicago USA University of Chicago. 5. University of Oslo Norwegen University of Oslo. 6. Universität Witten/Herdecke Deutschland Universität Witten/Herdecke.
Abstract
Objectives: Description of the qualifications of psychotherapy-training candidates in Austria at the beginning of their training. Methods: Psychotherapists in training in Austria were interviewed at the beginning of their training concerning their socio-demographic background and prior education. These background data were collected using the Trainee Background Information Form (TBIF), which was designed by the Society for Psychotherapy Research Interest Section on Therapist Training and Development (SPRISTAD). Results: The group of 197 psychotherapy trainees from Austria consists largely of women, of persons with high school education and with a satisfactory, financially secure life situation. One-third of them show a "second career" pattern, which is in line with the predominantly part-time training programs in Austria. A high percentage of the candidates have previous professional experience in the psychosocial field. Conclusions: As this is a pilot study, results can be seen as a starting point for further research in psychotherapy training and competence development. In discussing the findings, both national conditions and opportunities for future interdisciplinary research are considered.
Objectives: Description of the qualifications of psychotherapy-training candidates in Austria at the beginning of their training. Methods: Psychotherapists in training in Austria were interviewed at the beginning of their training concerning their socio-demographic background and prior education. These background data were collected using the Trainee Background Information Form (TBIF), which was designed by the Society for Psychotherapy Research Interest Section on Therapist Training and Development (SPRISTAD). Results: The group of 197 psychotherapy trainees from Austria consists largely of women, of persons with high school education and with a satisfactory, financially secure life situation. One-third of them show a "second career" pattern, which is in line with the predominantly part-time training programs in Austria. A high percentage of the candidates have previous professional experience in the psychosocial field. Conclusions: As this is a pilot study, results can be seen as a starting point for further research in psychotherapy training and competence development. In discussing the findings, both national conditions and opportunities for future interdisciplinary research are considered.
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Keywords:
Competence Development; Psychotherapy Training Research