Emma Headley, Stephen Kellett, Charlotte Bee, Jess Lancashire, Vikki Aadahl, Claire Bone, Niall Power
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Abstract
Objectives
To compare idiographic change during two formats of guided self-help (GSH); cognitive-behavioural therapy guided self-help (CBT-GSH) and cognitive analytic therapy guided self-help (CAT-GSH).
Design
Qualitative inductive thematic analysis.
Methods
Semi-structured interviews with N = 17 participants with a reliable change outcome on the GAD-7 after completing GSH for anxiety. Changes were categorised and themes extracted.
Results
No differences between CAT-GSH and CBT-GSH were found regarding types of change reported. The five overarching themes found were personal qualities of success, enlightenment through understanding, specific tools and techniques, changes to relationships and tailoring support. Four themes maximally differentiated between the two different types of GSH; CAT-GSH enabled relational insight and change whilst CBT-GSH enabled better understanding of anxiety, new coping techniques and supportive relationships.
Conclusions
Both common and model-specific factors contribute to patient change during GSH. Whilst all forms of GSH are grounded in the psychoeducational approach, separate theoretical foundations and associated methods facilitate different types of ideographic change.
期刊介绍:
Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory Research and Practice (formerly The British Journal of Medical Psychology) is an international scientific journal with a focus on the psychological and social processes that underlie the development and improvement of psychological problems and mental wellbeing, including: theoretical and research development in the understanding of cognitive and emotional factors in psychological problems; behaviour and relationships; vulnerability to, adjustment to, assessment of, and recovery (assisted or otherwise) from psychological distresses; psychological therapies with a focus on understanding the processes which affect outcomes where mental health is concerned.