A qualitative evaluation of the effects of Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy: ‘Living more consciously’

ConclusionsParticipants reports of change map closely onto the quantitative findings from the randomized controlled trial. Findings are discussed in the frameworks of the metacognitive model of psychosis and the integrative intersubjective model of psychotherapy for psychosis emphasizing the role of the clients as active agent of change.Practitioner points The use of a systematic, qualitative interview at the conclusion of therapy may yield important information regarding process and outcome. Analysis of the interview revealed that clients ’ perceptions regarding change within themselves closely maps onto quantitative findings. MERIT may not be the appropriate intervention for all clients; some may prefer a more solution‐oriented approach such as CBTp or Metacognition‐Oriented Social Skills training. Self‐expressing with a t rained clinician may be therapeutic in itself.
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Qualitative Paper Source Type: research