A curious glimpse to therapy: A qualitative research on the creativity and spontaneity of psychotherapists

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dc.contributor.authorKan Memis, Havva Nur
dc.contributor.authorSoylemez, Yudum
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T18:55:41Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T18:55:41Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study explores the spontaneous and creative moments experienced by psychotherapists in their practice, focusing on how these elements contribute to therapeutic processes. Unlike previous research that typically examines creativity and spontaneity separately, this qualitative study combines these concepts to provide a comprehensive understanding from the therapists' perspectives. It was aimed to understand how therapists conceptualize creativity and spontaneity, identify the specific moments during therapy sessions when they experience these qualities, and uncover the underlying factors that contribute to these experiences. 11 psychotherapists, aged 25 to 32 with 5 months to 7 years of professional experience in Turkey, participated in the study by keeping detailed online diaries and engaging in semi-structured interviews. Through thematic analysis of the collected data from 11 interviews and 41 diaries, five main themes were established: a) where creativity and spontaneity diverge, b) the allies and opponents of creativity and spontaneity, c) effects of creative and spontaneous moments, d) in the session room, and e) keeping a journal. The findings highlight the integral role of creativity and spontaneity in enhancing therapeutic relationships and outcomes, offering valuable insights for both clinical practice and future research directions.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/13642537.2025.2589505
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/13642537.2025.2589505
dc.identifier.issn1364-2537
dc.identifier.issn1469-5901
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105024771969
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/13642537.2025.2589505
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11411/10524
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001635635900001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherRoutledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofEuropean Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260402
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20260402
dc.subjectPsychotherapists
dc.subjectCreativity
dc.subjectSpontaneity
dc.subjectPsychotherapy
dc.subjectThematic Analysis
dc.subjectJournaling Method
dc.titleA curious glimpse to therapy: A qualitative research on the creativity and spontaneity of psychotherapists
dc.typeArticle

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