American Journal of Family Therapy · 2020 · 16 citations · 34 references
EducationCounselingPsychologyCounseling PsychologyPsychotherapyTherapeutic CommunicationCouple InterventionCouples CommunicationCouples TherapyMarital CounselingMarital InterventionNarrative CounselingCollaborative Therapeutic RelationshipInductive Thematic AnalysisMultiple-case Study DesignNarrative HealingNarrative Perspective-takingPsychosocial Support During DiagnosisQualitative InterviewingTherapeutic Dialogue
The present study explored how couples, in which one partner self-reported receiving a medical diagnosis of stage one or two cancer, fostered a relational perspective regarding cancer via narrative therapy interventions. This is a qualitative study with a multiple case study design and thematic analysis. Eight heterosexual couples (N =16) participated in dyadic, researcher-facilitated, audio-recorded therapeutic sessions (i.e., 208 sessions in one year). In-depth interviews were conducted with couples in a therapeutic setting. Three themes emerged: (a) increased vulnerability, (b) increased mindfulness, and (c) improved communication. Findings support the use of psychosocial therapeutic interventions based on narrative therapy.
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