When therapists talk to voices: Perspectives from service ‐users who experience auditory hallucinations

ConclusionDespite the emotional challenges of the work, many participants experienced tangible gains in the ways they related to their voices post-intervention. For those who responded well, the development of safety strategies, including a strong therapeutic alliance, could facilitate a basis for developing new insights about the origin/nature of the voices which could then be applied in constructive ways. Further research is needed to understand which client characteristics indicate suitability for TwV as opposed to relational therapies that require less direct engagement with voices and/or the psychosocial conflicts with which they may be associated.
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research