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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 189-206 |
| Journal | BRITISH JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2002 |
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A qualitative study of pastoral counselling of Catholic priests in one diocese in Northern Ireland. / O'Kane, S; Millar, Robert.
In: BRITISH JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING, Vol. 30, No. 2, 05.2002, p. 189-206.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - A qualitative study of pastoral counselling of Catholic priests in one diocese in Northern Ireland
AU - O'Kane, S
AU - Millar, Robert
PY - 2002/5
Y1 - 2002/5
N2 - The present study seeks to examine the dynamics of Catholic priests' pastoral counselling by exploring two sessions with each of 11 Catholic priests. They were interviewed using the qualitative critical incident method. Analyses of interview transcripts were fed back to a group of four of the participants for verification, clarification and elaboration. The main findings indicated that single sessions were the usual option. A problem solving approach was evident, with the Catholic priests assuming the major responsibility for reaching rapid solutions. The lack of awareness of counselling skills, techniques, models of helping, and the need to establish boundaries and effect referral indicated an absence of any significant theoretical understanding of pastoral counselling. Formal supervision for Catholic priests was not evident, and many of them spoke of the pressure and isolation they felt.
AB - The present study seeks to examine the dynamics of Catholic priests' pastoral counselling by exploring two sessions with each of 11 Catholic priests. They were interviewed using the qualitative critical incident method. Analyses of interview transcripts were fed back to a group of four of the participants for verification, clarification and elaboration. The main findings indicated that single sessions were the usual option. A problem solving approach was evident, with the Catholic priests assuming the major responsibility for reaching rapid solutions. The lack of awareness of counselling skills, techniques, models of helping, and the need to establish boundaries and effect referral indicated an absence of any significant theoretical understanding of pastoral counselling. Formal supervision for Catholic priests was not evident, and many of them spoke of the pressure and isolation they felt.
U2 - 10.1080/03069880220128056
DO - 10.1080/03069880220128056
M3 - Article
VL - 30
SP - 189
EP - 206
JO - British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
T2 - British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
JF - British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
SN - 0306-9885
IS - 2
ER -