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## Abstract Objectives: Given the importance of reflective practice within clinical psychology and a lack of empirical research, this study aimed to investigate the personal and professional impact of reflective practice groups (RPGs) for former trainees. Design: This study followed an analytic survey design utilizing a convenience sample of qualified clinical psychologists from a UK training programme. Methods: A RPG questionnaire (RPGQ) was developed for the purposes of the study. Following initial pilot work, 297 qualified psychologists were invited to complete the RPGQ. Results: One hundred and twenty‐four psychologists (42%) completed the RPGQ. Factor analysis yielded two underlying constructs labelled ‘value’ and ‘distress’. The RPGQ demonstrated significant internal and test–retest reliability. The majority rated the RPGs as valuable for personal and professional development and learning about group processes. Just under half however reported distress as a result of the groups. Whilst some trainees, who reported distress, were able to view the challenges positively, one‐sixth were not. Potency of facilitation and group size significantly predicted levels of perceived value a

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Author

Katherine Knight; David Sperlinger; Michael Maltby

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (John Wiley & Sons); John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Wiley (ISSN 1063-3995)

Published

2010

Language

EN

Field

Psychology (Social Sciences)