Effect of "Clearing a Space" on Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer

Abstract

This pilot study (N=17) explored the effectiveness of a body-oriented psychosocial intervention called Clearing a Space (CAS) on the quality of life of women with breast cancer. The format was six weekly 40 minute CAS interventions delivered individually with a wait list control. Our hypothesis was that these interventions would improve the quality of life for the participants. There was a post-intervention exit interview that produced qualitative information on the participants’ evaluations of the experience. Both the quantitative and qualitative data demonstrated the effectiveness of this brief intervention.