A phenomenological exploration of the impact of a traumatic incident (death of a child) on Social Services Staff

Authors

  • Anne Gilbert Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24377/EJQRP.article2815

Keywords:

death, trauma, vicarious traumatisation, Gestalt psychotherapy, support, shame

Abstract

The research article is a phenomenological exploration of the effects of a traumatic event (death of a child) on Social Services personnel, the meaning they constructed from it, and the their perception of what was missing in terms of support. Implications for social services and for Gestalt therapy and practice are critically discussed.

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Author Biography

  • Anne Gilbert

    Anne Gilbert holds a Masters degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy and runs a private practice. She is also a qualified Social Worker and is employed as a Counsellor in a large Social Services department. She has a special interest in the impact of trauma on people's lives.

    For contact regarding this article or related issues: anne.gilbert@btopenworld.com

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Published

01-07-2006

Issue

No. 1 (2006)

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2006 Anne Gilbert (Author)

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