Qualitative research has the potential to explore patient and therapist experiences of psychotherapeutic processes, as well challenges opportunities inherent in relational technical aspects therapy. This paper examines explorative reflexive ways doing qualitative on psychotherapy, based ontological epistemological premises hermeneutic phenomenology. An explorative–reflective thematic analysis is presented a team-based approach, with firm transparent structure process finding interpreting...

The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate the subjective experiences 29 university students who participated in an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for academic evaluation anxiety. Participants self-referred Student Counseling Service underwent individual semi-structured interviews about how they experienced personal relevance and practical usefulness taking MBSR program. Interviews were transcribed analyzed through a team-based explorative-reflective...

Converging evidence shows a positive effect of self-compassion on self-reported well-being and mental health. However, few studies have examined the relation between psychophysiological measures. In present study, we therefore trait vagally mediated heart rate variability (vmHRV) in 53 students (39 female, mean age = 23.63). Trait was assessed using Self-Compassion Scale, resting vmHRV measured during 5-min ECG baseline period. We hypothesized that higher levels would predict vmHRV....

Difficulties in emotion regulation are associated with development and maintenance of psychopathology. Typically, features assessed self-report questionnaires. Heart rate variability (HRV) is an objective measure proposed as index emotional capacity. A limited number studies have shown that self-reported difficulties HRV. However, results from prior inconclusive, ecological validation the association has not yet been tested. Therefore, further exploration relation between questionnaires...

The primary aim of this study was to examine the effects a two‐week self‐compassion course on healthy self‐regulation (personal growth self‐efficacy and impulse control) unhealthy (self‐judgment habitual negative self‐directed thinking) in university students. We also examined self‐compassion, anxiety depression. Students (N = 158, 85% women, mean age 25 years) were randomized an intervention group waiting‐list control multi‐baseline trial. Healthy self‐control measured by Personal Growth...

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore how former psychotherapy patients characterize “good outcome” after having completed treatment that they described as successful, in the sense therapy had changed their lives ways made a difference. Semistructured qualitative depth interviews were conducted with 10 patients. A hermeneutical-phenomenological approach used analyse interview transcripts. patients' descriptions good outcome clustered around four themes: establishing new relating...

Routine outcome monitoring and clinical feedback systems (ROM/CFSs) are promising methods of providing naturalistic research data enhancing mental health care. However, implementation in routine care is challenging, we need more knowledge about clinicians’ patients’ needs from such systems. Objective: We aimed to study perspectives clinicians patients explore how ROM/CFS can be helpful acceptable them. Method: interviewed 55 participants focus groups individual interviews analyzed the...

To investigate how psychotherapists' lives and relationships are influenced by their work.Twelve senior psychotherapists took part in qualitative interviews.Thematic analysis yielded four significant themes: (i) it has been a privilege to know contribute, be allowed grow personally; (ii) facing suffering destructiveness burden; (iii) being therapist had an impact on my personal relationships-for better worse; (iv) I have needed construct way of living that me continue do the work.Working as...

This paper examines the existential context of physical and mental health. Hans Georg Gadamer The World Health Organization's conceptualizations are discussed, current medicalized idealized views on health critically examined. dimension is explored in light theories selfhood consisting different parts, Irvin Yalom's approach to "ultimate concerns" Martin Heidegger's conceptualization "existentials." We often become aware as an concern during times illness, illness can co-exist. discusses how...

The aim of this study was to adapt the Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) for use in Norway. Three studies involving three different samples university students (mean age 22 years, total N = 792) were conducted. Confirmatory factor analyses showed that a five structure provided an acceptable fit data. All factors loaded significantly on overall mindfulness factor. As expected, correlations between FFMQ scores and subscales positive significant, ranging from 0.45 0.65. Correlations...

In this article, we discuss processes of recovery in bipolar disorder. We utilized a hermeneutical-phenomenological approach developed within reflexive-collaborative framework to examine what individuals do promote improvement and positive change their own lives. The study was designed carried out collaboration with an expert-by-experience group 12 coresearchers firsthand experiences mental distress recovery. In-depth interviews were conducted 13 participants who acknowledged having lived...

This study aimed to obtain students’ first-person perspectives of their experience positive teacher–student relationships (TSRs) in upper secondary school. We also explored experiences qualities TSRs concerning mental health and dropout from used a qualitative participative approach, whereby key stakeholders were included as co-researchers. Seventeen students participated semi-structured individual interviews focus groups. Interview data analysed via thematic analysis. Participants’...

Research collaboration with people first-hand knowledge of mental distress and recovery processes has been argued to hold potential making studies more relevant rigorous. There is, however, less awareness how service user involvement can increase reflexivity in research, which is another important component evaluating the quality studies. In this conceptual analysis, we explore our experiences doing collaborative research discuss these relation concept reflexivity. We argue that both...

Abstract Aim : Much research has been undertaken to identify significant events and change processes in psychotherapy. Most of these studies use categories concepts consonant with the researcher's particular theoretical affiliation. But how do patients themselves, retrospectively, give meaning what they felt most important for their realization change? The present study sought specific experiences reflections former psychotherapy who described previous therapy as successful. Methods...

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore how adolescents in ongoing psychotherapies prefer their therapists interact with them when they are establishing a therapeutic bond. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were held 14 patients. A hermeneutic-phenomenological approach used analyze interview transcripts. participants' descriptions important experiential dimensions interaction clustered around five themes: the (1) feeling vulnerable and ambivalent relationship potential helper...

Abstract Aim A startling number of adolescents have mental health problems, yet research on the effect routine care shows sobering sizes and high dropout rates. This study's objective was to gain in‐depth, first‐person knowledge about what need from their therapists engage therapeutically benefit treatment. Method total 22 aged 14–19 years participated in qualitative focus groups or individual interviews own choosing. The data material analysed using a systematic, step‐wise consensual...

Being in recovery from bipolar disorder involves work-related concerns. The specific aims of this study are to: 1) understand the role work disorders, and 2) how people with such disorders deal challenges. These topics examined stance process, which activities were explored. Semi-structured, qualitative interviews conducted persons who had experienced disorder. Analysis was performed through thematic phenomenological analysis, hermeneutic phenomenology reflexive methodology as a framework....

Background: A state of mindfulness refers to a present-centered attentional awareness without judging. Being mindful seems increase the ability be flexible and adaptive in attention focus according situational contingencies. The way affects such control is often measured with three different but interacting networks alerting (preparedness), orienting (selection stimulus), conflict detection (suppression irrelevant stimuli). In current study, aim was study effects dispositional on these...

Refugee experiences significantly challenge personal identity, especially for youth orienting themselves in new cultural contexts. The study explores the complex process of balancing expectations from two cultures: how do formative encounters Norway mold self-perception and sense belonging those who arrived as child adolescent refugees? A qualitative approach which life story interviews were conducted with eight young refugees between ages 8 17 years was used. Through thematic analysis...

Interviews were conducted to explore the recall of impasse experiences 12 highly skilled and experienced therapists. Participants interviewed in depth individually about a specific from their experience that resolved successfully. The transcribed interviews analysed using qualitative methodology. authors found participants understood reported as important for professional development. category "helpful subjective presence" describes mode being with patients therapeutic. categories "losing...

The present study investigated mindfulness‐based stress reduction ( MBSR ) for young adults with a social anxiety disorder SAD in an open trial. Fifty‐three higher education setting underwent standard eight‐week program. Eight participants (15%) did not complete the Participants reported significant reductions symptoms and global psychological distress, as well increases mindfulness, self‐compassion, self‐esteem. Using intention‐to‐treat ITT analyses, effect sizes ranged from large to...

In line with the evidence-based paradigm, routine outcome monitoring and clinical feedback systems are now being recommended implemented in youth mental health services. However, what constitutes a good for young service users is not fully understood. order to successfully monitor outcomes that clinically personally relevant user benefit from these systems, we need gain more knowledge of value as meaningful To contribute into "good outcomes" experiences adolescent public systems. A...

In the investigation of a criminal event, police may encounter witnesses or victims experiencing symptoms being traumatized (e.g. anxiety, intrusive thoughts avoidance trauma-related stimuli). This pose challenge in investigative interviews where interviewers aim to obtain reliable and detailed accounts. Based on previous theory research, this theoretical paper aims outline recommendations for approaching adult facilitate communication, attend well-being individual reach aims. First, factors...

The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore approaches police interviewing traumatized victims experiencing distress. Specifically, we examined the research question: What do investigators regard as useful regulating distress, maintaining rapport and promoting well-being interviewee?To processes relevant objective, 21 semistructured interviews were conducted who interviewed survivors following Utøya massacre on July 22, 2011 in Norway. To examine relationship between question...