A qualitative study of clients with chronic pain who participated in an integrative mind/body psychotherapy intervention

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences of 11 clients with chronic pain who participated in a 10-week, small group psychotherapy intervention that integrated emotional awareness and expression therapy and mindfulness. Qualitative interviews using constructivist ground...

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Published in:Journal of psychotherapy integration 2023-12
Main Authors: Guiffrida, Douglas A., McGuinness, Scott, Carter, Rachel, Miller, Daniel, Farah, Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Awareness
Brief Psychotherapy
Chronic Pain
Client Participation
Female
Human
Integrative Psychotherapy
Intervention
Male
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Pain Management
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Summary:The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences of 11 clients with chronic pain who participated in a 10-week, small group psychotherapy intervention that integrated emotional awareness and expression therapy and mindfulness. Qualitative interviews using constructivist grounded theory were conducted with participants to understand their experiences. The findings identify a set of conditions under which the approach is perceived as effective in alleviating chronic pain, as well as conditions under which participants perceived moderate or no benefit from the intervention. These findings provide the potential to inform future treatment protocols and interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)
ISSN:1053-0479
1573-3696
DOI:10.1037/int0000318