| Autor: |
Marta Gomes, Eunice R. Silva, João Salgado |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Psychology, Vol 15 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1664-1078 |
| DOI: |
10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1339823 |
| Popis: |
IntroductionFocusing-Oriented Psychotherapy has had a long history and influence on the field of psychotherapy. By “clearing a space” and “focusing,” individuals can enhance their emotional awareness and improve their ability to self-regulate. These tasks are particularly relevant in the context of Psycho-Oncology, although the research on their potential benefits for cancer patients is limited. Furthermore, the application of these tasks in a group or online setting has not been thoroughly explored.MethodsThis study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a two-session online intervention based on Focusing for cancer-diagnosed participants and its impact on their mental health and wellbeing. The study involved three participants with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer who were undergoing palliative treatment. We used both qualitative and quantitative methods. PFC-2 was used to assess participants' accomplishment of the task; FMS was used to assess the change in the focusing attitude, while CORE-OM, and PWBS-RV were used as mental health distress and psychological wellbeing measures; participant feedback was collected through questionnaires and a semi-structured interview.ResultsThe results suggest that the tasks led to greater self-awareness, heightened self-reflection, and a sense of relief for the participants.DiscussionThese findings suggest that the group intervention protocol based on online Focusing sessions is potentially useful for broader applications. |
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