My Own PhD Research
What Helps People Who Experience Spiritual Crisis/Emergency?
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My research question is: what helps people who experience spiritual emergency/spiritual crisis? The first part of this project will involve undertaking an evaluation of the services provided by the Spiritual Crisis Network (SCN) in the UK.
This is a PhD in Professional Practice: Psychological Perspectives via Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) supported by the Alef Trust.
My primary suprvisor for the PhD is Prof. Les Lancaster and my second supervisor is Dr. David Lukoff.
This is a PhD in Professional Practice: Psychological Perspectives via Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) supported by the Alef Trust.
My primary suprvisor for the PhD is Prof. Les Lancaster and my second supervisor is Dr. David Lukoff.
Outputs
I aim to deliver the following outputs from this research work:
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For the Spiritual Crisis Network
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PhD Portfolio
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Literature Review
What Helps Someone Experiencing Spiritual Crisis? |
SCN Non-Disclosure Form (NDA)
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Small Scale Research Project
An Evaluation of the Spiritual Crisis Network |
SCN Website Research Page
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Applied Research Project
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SCN Research Participants Database
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A Report on Professional Practice
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SCN User Feedback System
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A Reflective Account
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SCN Service Evaluation Report
Funding
- The majority of my PhD research is self-funded.
- I have been provided with a small annual bursary by the Professional Development Foundation.
- My research is not funded by the SCN or any other organisation.
If you value my research, and would like to contribute to the funding, you can make a donation here.
Timeline
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Overall Progress:
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Date
1st April 2019 9th May 2019 Mar 2020 17th May 2020 27th May 2020 29th Oct 2020 14th Nov 2020 28th Feb 2021 13th Mar 2021 5th May 2021 8th May 2021 |
Milestones
I began the PhD. I was interviewed by Emma Bragdon of IMHU. Completed 1st draft of Literature Review. Small Scale Research Project (SSRP) proposal submitted. Passed my first year review. Received ethical approval of SSRP proposal. First meeting of SCN Research Group. Completed pilot of online survey. Began data collection using the online survey. Passed my second year review. Presented research progress to-date at SCN AGM. |
