Facing the fog: barriers and facilitators to communicating uncertainty among psychologists

The findings underscore the need for enhanced training of psychologists in uncertainty communication, focusing on developing adaptive responses and effective communication strategies. Addressing uncertainty is crucial given its inevitability, psychologist's pervasiveness discomfort with uncertainty and barriers to its communication. Future research should explore the nuanced experiences of psychologists in diverse practice settings working within a range of therapeutic modalities, and the impact of uncertainty on the therapeutic relationship.

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Psychotherapy Research
Published
2025-10-13
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https://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2025.2569036
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Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
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Abstract

The findings underscore the need for enhanced training of psychologists in uncertainty communication, focusing on developing adaptive responses and effective communication strategies. Addressing uncertainty is crucial given its inevitability, psychologist's pervasiveness discomfort with uncertainty and barriers to its communication. Future research should explore the nuanced experiences of psychologists in diverse practice settings working within a range of therapeutic modalities, and the impact of uncertainty on the therapeutic relationship.

Psychotherapy Research
University of Tasmania (AU), Australian Catholic University (AU)
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
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