Being human: how does the personal experience of participating in encounter groups support the development and practice of the encounter facilitator?

Rock, Margaret ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8269-0599 (2019) Being human: how does the personal experience of participating in encounter groups support the development and practice of the encounter facilitator? Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies, 18 (4). pp. 325-333.

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to offer a definition of encounter and encounter groups based on the author’s understanding and experience as a participant and facilitator. Through reflection on experience as a participant, consideration is given to how the self-awareness and insights gained from this can shape the understanding of the role of facilitator, and how it enables what can be offered to groups as a facilitator. Theoretical contributions to understanding the role of the facilitator are considered. A strong relationship is proposed between experiences and gains as a participant and becoming an aware and helpful facilitator, arguing that experiences as a participant have the potential to contribute to the ability to trust both oneself and the facilitative potential of the group, tolerate uncertainty, hear others accurately and take risks.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis Group
ISSN:	1752-9182
Departments:	Academic Departments > Health, Psychology & Social Studies (HPSS) > Rehabilitation
Depositing User:	Anna Lupton
Date Deposited:	31 Oct 2019 16:40
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2024 10:02
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/5207

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