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Processo de mudança na terapia para as fobias de afetos na perspetiva do cliente: um estudo qualitativo
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A pertinência do estudo da perspetiva do cliente é cada vez mais reconhecida
como um meio de compreensão do modo como a psicoterapia funciona e de validação
dos modelos terapêuticos. A mudança através do Modelo para o Tratamento das Fobias
de Afetos (MTFA) ocorre quando os clientes aprendem a reconhecer e a comunicar as
suas emoções – fator fundamental para que haja saúde mental. Contudo, as pesquisas
sobre os mecanismos envolvidos no processo de mudança desta terapia são ainda muito
escassas. Nesse sentido, pretendemos identificar qual a perspetiva dos clientes acerca do
seu processo de mudança pelo MTFA. Para o efeito, foram realizadas entrevistas
semiestruturadas a oito clientes que concluíram um processo terapêutico. A análise das
entrevistas foi realizada através de uma abordagem qualitativa, com base na Análise
Temática, recorrendo ao software nVivo. Foram identificados dois temas, 10 categorias
e 14 subcategorias. De forma geral, observa-se que os participantes atribuem a sua
mudança a ganhos ao nível da compreensão, expressão e equilíbrio das suas emoções. Ao
longo do processo, são referidos aspetos importantes como a proximidade terapêutica e
experiência de libertação emocional. Os resultados são consistentes com os estudos
qualitativos anteriores e com os estudos sobre o MTFA. As principais descobertas são
discutidas com base na literatura atual sobre o processo de mudança em psicoterapia de
acordo com a perspetiva dos clientes.
The relevance of studying the client's perspective is increasingly recognized as a mean of comprehending how psychotherapy works and how it validates therapeutic models. Change through the Model for the Treatment of Affect Phobia (APT) occurs when clients learn to recognize and communicate their emotions – a fundamental factor for a good mental health. However, research on the mechanisms involved in the change process of this therapy is still very scarce. To clarify this, we intend to identify the client's perspective on their process of change by the APT. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were carried out with eight clients, who had completed the therapeutic process. The analysis of the interviews was carried out through a qualitative approach, based on Thematic Analysis, using the nVivo software. Two themes, 10 categories and 14 subcategories were identified. In general, is observed that the participants attribute their process of change to gains in comprehension, expression, and balance of their emotions. Throughout the process important aspects were mentioned, such as therapeutic proximity and the experience of emotional release. The results are consistent with previous qualitative studies, and studies on the APT. The main results are discussed based on the current literature on the process of change in psychotherapy through the perspective of clients.
The relevance of studying the client's perspective is increasingly recognized as a mean of comprehending how psychotherapy works and how it validates therapeutic models. Change through the Model for the Treatment of Affect Phobia (APT) occurs when clients learn to recognize and communicate their emotions – a fundamental factor for a good mental health. However, research on the mechanisms involved in the change process of this therapy is still very scarce. To clarify this, we intend to identify the client's perspective on their process of change by the APT. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were carried out with eight clients, who had completed the therapeutic process. The analysis of the interviews was carried out through a qualitative approach, based on Thematic Analysis, using the nVivo software. Two themes, 10 categories and 14 subcategories were identified. In general, is observed that the participants attribute their process of change to gains in comprehension, expression, and balance of their emotions. Throughout the process important aspects were mentioned, such as therapeutic proximity and the experience of emotional release. The results are consistent with previous qualitative studies, and studies on the APT. The main results are discussed based on the current literature on the process of change in psychotherapy through the perspective of clients.
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Estudo qualitativo Perspetiva do cliente Processo de mudança Psicoterapia Terapia para as fobias de afetos