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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 59-76 |
| Journal | Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice |
| Volume | 78 |
| Issue number | Part 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2005 |
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Ex-clients' evaluation of bereavement counselling in a voluntary sector agency. / Gallagher, M; Tracey, Anne; Millar, Robert.
In: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, Vol. 78, No. Part 1, 03.2005, p. 59-76.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Ex-clients' evaluation of bereavement counselling in a voluntary sector agency
AU - Gallagher, M
AU - Tracey, Anne
AU - Millar, Robert
PY - 2005/3
Y1 - 2005/3
N2 - This study aims to carry out an evaluation of bereavement counselling provided by a voluntary charity from the perspective of clients who had availed themselves of the service. A questionnaire survey of ex-clients of one branch of a major voluntary sector bereavement care organization was carried out. Based on a sample of 89 returned questionnaires (representing a response rate of 45%), findings indicated that paraprofessional voluntary counsellors can provide a counselling service to bereaved people that satisfies the majority of clients who report positive experiences in counselling and post-counselling outcomes, and generally rate their counselling as helpful. Nonetheless, there was a minority of ex-clients who did not regard their status, 6 weeks after counselling, as being more positive. Further, the reputation of the voluntary agency within the community and among potential referrers and ex-clients appears strong, offering additional positive evidence of the status of their bereavement counselling service in the locality.
AB - This study aims to carry out an evaluation of bereavement counselling provided by a voluntary charity from the perspective of clients who had availed themselves of the service. A questionnaire survey of ex-clients of one branch of a major voluntary sector bereavement care organization was carried out. Based on a sample of 89 returned questionnaires (representing a response rate of 45%), findings indicated that paraprofessional voluntary counsellors can provide a counselling service to bereaved people that satisfies the majority of clients who report positive experiences in counselling and post-counselling outcomes, and generally rate their counselling as helpful. Nonetheless, there was a minority of ex-clients who did not regard their status, 6 weeks after counselling, as being more positive. Further, the reputation of the voluntary agency within the community and among potential referrers and ex-clients appears strong, offering additional positive evidence of the status of their bereavement counselling service in the locality.
U2 - 10.1348/147608304X21392
DO - 10.1348/147608304X21392
M3 - Article
VL - 78
SP - 59
EP - 76
JO - Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice
T2 - Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice
JF - Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice
SN - 2044-8341
IS - Part 1
ER -