Aims
This qualitative research project investigates the experiences of senior psychotherapy practitioners, as they navigate the transition toward retirement, focusing on themes of resilience, growth, loss, and professional identity. Using arts-informed narrative inquiry, the study captures reflections on achievements, ambivalence, and legacy through textual and visual storytelling, offering insights into the emotional and existential dimensions of career transitions.
Design methodology
The study utilised a collaborative arts-informed narrative inquiry methodology, combining textual and visual storytelling to explore participants' experiences. Data collection involved reflective writing, personal narrative composition, visual responses, and art-based tasks shared via an electronic bulletin board. Analysis was conducted using McCormack鈥檚 lenses to preserve individual story richness while identifying shared themes.
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