Closes 16 October 2025
You are invited to take part in a study that explores how psychologists, counsellors, and social workers support change in deeply held beliefs, emotional patterns, and identity themes in this context. Many professionals use schema-related processes (working with core beliefs, relational themes, identity shifts) across various modalities - and all experiences are welcome.
The study is being conducted by Emily Simic as part of her Master of Professional Psychology at the ACAP University College. Emily is supervised by Gabrielle Duffy.
Who can take part?
- Therapists, psychologists, counsellors or social workers who:
- Have at least 5 years of clinical experience with at least one client who has experienced IPV
- Use any therapeutic approach that involves working with core beliefs, emotional patterns, or identity themes
What is involved?
If you decide to take part, you will complete an anonymous survey hosted on Qualtrics comprising six (6) demographics questions and fourteen (14) survey questions that require text answers. The questions will ask about your therapeutic work with IPV-affected clients, with a focus on how you understand and support change in core beliefs or patterns over time. The survey should take about 30 – 45 minutes to complete.
To participate or for further information please click the "Start the survey" link below or email Emily Simic at [email protected].
This research has been approved by the ACAP University College Human Research Ethics Committee (EC00447) (Approval Number: 950280825)
For concerns about ethical aspects of this research, please contact the ACAP University College HREC: [email protected]
Thank you for supporting practice-informed research on IPV recovery.
Emily Simic
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