The psychological effects of homelessness and their impact on the development of a counselling relationship
1997; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 10; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/09515079708254172
ISSN1469-3674
Autores Tópico(s)Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy
ResumoAbstract In this study the psychological effects of being homeless are examined with a view to developing an effective counselling intervention.The study was conducted with 12 homeless men at St Martin in the Fields Social Care Unit, a long-established, multi-service drop-in centre in central London.Using a grounded theory analysis, a reinforcing dynamic model of psychological invisibility composed of social detachment, lack of psychological and physical safety, personal helplessness and insensitive services was identified. In response the development of a humanistic-based, 'pretherapeutic' alliance, formed via sensitive outreach was recommended. The pre-therapeutic alliance serves as the basis for the creation of a safe psychological space for the individual self to be discovered.
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