Process of therapeutic changes in Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy adapted to the Portuguese language: A narrative analysis.
Process of therapeutic changes in Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy adapted to the Portuguese language: A narrative analysis.
Palliat Support Care. 2020 Jan 20;:1-9
Authors: da Ponte G, Ouakinin S, Santo JE, Amorim I, Gameiro Z, Fitz-Henley M, Breitbart W
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim was to understand the processes of therapeutic changes in Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy (MCGP) in a Portuguese sample.
METHOD: Adult cancer patients with distress motivated to participate in MCGP were identified; descriptive and narrative analyses were performed on the session content.
RESULTS: The sample had 24 participants (mean age: 63.43 years); the majority were females (75%), with a median academic degree (54%). Breast cancer was most frequent (67%) at the localized stage (71%). The narrative analysis defined seven categories according to the MCGP themes. In "Moments with Meaning (MwM)," the most relevant dimensions were related to interpersonal relations, the moment of diagnosis, and personal achievements. This category established relations with almost all other categories, as did the category "historical sources of meaning (SoM)." The category "identity before and after cancer diagnosis" was only related to "attitudinal SoM" and "transitions." Historical SoM had two dimensions, "past" and "present and future" legacies, in which prominent topics related to family, childhood, achieved goals, and values to pass to others ex...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: da Ponte G, Ouakinin S, Santo JE, Amorim I, Gameiro Z, Fitz-Henley M, Breitbart W Tags: Palliat Support Care Source Type: research
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