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A thematic analysis: how dramatic techniques can be applied in therapy to facilitate clients in regaining an integrated sense-of-self after experiencing interpersonal trauma

datacite.subject.fosCiências Sociais::Psicologiapt_PT
dc.contributor.advisorCunha, Pedro
dc.contributor.authorSeppälä, Kim Mirjam
dc.date.accessioned2020-08-17T15:40:07Z
dc.date.available2022-02-05T01:30:09Z
dc.date.issued2020-02-05
dc.description.abstractThis qualitative study explores the process of integrating fragmented identity after relational trauma within the context of psychodrama. Previous research shows that many trauma survivors struggle with their self-identity. While the causes and consequences of trauma have been studied extensively, the process of integrating the fragmented identity requires further research. This study contributes to the fields of trauma treatment and psychodrama by offering a functional definition of integration from a psychodramatic perspective, and by studying how dramatic techniques can be used to help clients in their process of integration. Data was collected through seven semi-structured, in-depth interviews with psychodrama practitioners and therapists. The transcribed data was interpreted using Thematic Analysis after Braun and Clarke (2006). The resulting themes describe integration as a process that is intrapsychic, interpersonal, somatic and spiritual. The data suggests that all four levels of the process are significant, and that the foundation for the whole process is developing safety. The findings suggest that integration means autonomy & choicefulness, self-love & self-care, and authenticity & spontaneity. The findings imply that integration is synonymous with healing from interpersonal trauma and that psychodrama − when practiced safely − is an excellent therapeutic method for supporting this process.pt_PT
dc.identifier.tid202720985
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10284/8944
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.subjectIntegrationpt_PT
dc.subjectIdentitypt_PT
dc.subjectPsychodramapt_PT
dc.subjectInterpersonal trauma/relational traumapt_PT
dc.subjectSense of selfpt_PT
dc.subjectDramatic techniquespt_PT
dc.subjectHealing from traumapt_PT
dc.subjectInner partspt_PT
dc.titleA thematic analysis: how dramatic techniques can be applied in therapy to facilitate clients in regaining an integrated sense-of-self after experiencing interpersonal traumapt_PT
dc.typemaster thesis
dspace.entity.typePublication
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
rcaap.typemasterThesispt_PT
thesis.degree.nameMestrado em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúdept_PT

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