Aday Psikolojik Danışmanların Perspektifinden Öz-Şefkat: Fenomenolojik Bir İnceleme

Öz

Bu çalışma, psikolojik danışman adaylarının öz-şefkat algılarını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, fenomenolojik yaklaşım çerçevesinde nitel bir desenle yürütülmüştür. Çalışma grubunu, bir devlet üniversitesinde psikolojik danışmanlık ve rehberlik alanında öğrenim gören 15 aday psikolojik danışman (11 Kadın, 4 Erkek; Myaş= 21.21, SSyaş= 2.16) oluşturmaktadır. Katılımcılar amaçlı örnekleme ile gönüllülük esasına göre belirlenmiştir ve veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Bulgular, aday psikolojik danışmanların öz-şefkatin mesleki öneminin farkında olduklarını, ancak bu beceriyi uygulama düzeyinde yeterince kullanamadıklarını göstermektedir. Öz eleştiri, öz-şefkatin önünde önemli bir engel olarak öne çıkarken, bazı katılımcıların ise kendine karşı nazik olmayı güçsüzlük olarak gördüğü için öz-şefkat geliştirmekte zorlanmaktadır. Öz-şefkat geliştirme stratejileri arasında en sık olumlu içsel konuşmanın kullanıldığı ve bunun yanı sıra yazma ve olumlu yeniden çerçeveleme gibi bilişsel ve duygusal düzenleme stratejilerinin de tercih edildiği görülmüştür.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Öz-şefkat
• aday psikolojik danışman
• nitel araştırma

Destekleyen Kurum

Bu çalışma TÜBİTAK 2209 kapsamında desteklenmiş ve ICAR kongresinde sözlü sunum olarak sunulmuştur.

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma 07.05.2025 tarihli Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi 25/93 nolu etik kurul onayı kapsamında etik ilkelere uygun olarak yürütülmüştür.

Teşekkür

Çalışmaya 2209 araştırma desteği ile katkı sunan TÜBİTAK' a teşekkür ederiz.

Self-Compassion from the Perspective of Trainee Psychological Counselors: A Phenomenological Study

Öz

This study aims to examine the self-compassion perceptions of counselor trainees. The research was conducted using a qualitative design within a phenomenological framework. The study group consisted of 15 counselor trainees (11 female, 4 males; Mage = 21.21, SD = 2.16) enrolled in a guidance and psychological counseling program at a public university. Participants were selected through purposive sampling on a voluntary basis, and the data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The findings indicate that counselor trainees are aware of the professional importance of self-compassion; however, they experience difficulties in applying this skill in practice. Self-criticism emerged as a significant barrier to self-compassion, while some participants reported struggling to develop self-compassion due to perceiving self-kindness as a sign of weakness. Among self-compassion enhancement strategies, positive self-talk was the most frequently reported, alongside cognitive and emotional regulation strategies such as expressive writing and positive reframing. Additionally, perceptions emerged that self-compassion enhances empathy, strengthens the therapeutic relationship with clients, and serves a protective role against burnout.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Self-compassion
• trainee psychological counselors
• qualitative study

Destekleyen Kurum

This study was supported within the scope of TÜBİTAK 2209 and was presented as an oral presentation at the ICAR Congress.

Etik Beyan

This study was conducted in accordance with ethical principles under the approval of the Yozgat Bozok University Ethics Committee dated 07.05.2025 and numbered 25/93.

Teşekkür

We would like to thank TÜBİTAK for supporting this study through the 2209 Research Support Program.

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