[humanser] Opportunity to participate in broad, meaningful research

[Dr. Chappell]

See the message I forwarded below. This research seems incredibly meaningful
and I invite anyone who has an interest in furthering our work and
understanding in substantial manners to contact this early career researcher
. If you want to lend to the betterment of practice, get involved in
research and make a difference.

Best,

Mary Tatum Chappell, Psy. D.

Hi all,

 

My name is Kathryn Wagner, and I am a deaf doctoral student in the Clinical
Psychology program at Duquesne University. This is my first post to the
early career listserv. I've enjoyed reading your posts and thought I would
send a message of my own. 

 

I am writing to invite you to participate in my dissertation research, which
examines the lived experience of therapists who identify as having an
apparent disability, and the co-created dynamic that arises in the
therapeutic process when working with non-disabled clients. I am especially
interested in interviewing those who identify as blind or d/Deaf, but would
like to hear from all interested participants. This study is particularly
important given that the lived experience of therapists with disabilities,
and its unique impact on the therapeutic relationship, has not been fully
explored. It is important that these voices become part of the growing
literature on disability and psychotherapy.

 

At this time, I am interviewing only those therapists who identify as having
an apparent disability and who are currently practicing therapy. For the
purposes of this study, I define "therapist" as a licensed clinician (PhD,
PsyD, LCSW, MFT, etc.) or a student-clinician or post-doc enrolled in a
masters-level or doctoral-level program in clinical psychology, counseling
psychology, school psychology, social work, or a similarly related field.

 

As a participant in this study, you will allow me to interview you
one-to-one either at Duquesne University, at a location of your choice, or
via Skype. The interview will take approximately 60-90 minutes and will
include review of consent forms and a debrief discussion.  In regards to
accommodations, please let me know about your individual access needs.

 

There are no risks greater than those encountered in everyday life from this
study. Confidentiality will be maintained, and you are free with withdraw
your consent to participate at any time. This project has been approved by
the Duquesne University Institutional Review Board.

 

It is my hope that you will find participation useful and enjoyable.

 

If you have any questions please contact me at wagnerk3 at duq.edu or my
advisor Dr. Lori Koelsch at koelschl at duq.edu

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

 

Kathryn Wagner

Duquesne University