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Experiences of empowerment in a community cognitive enhancement therapy program: an exploratory qualitative study

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  • Laura A. Faith
  • Jen O. Collins
  • Jenna Decker
  • Amber Grove
  • Stephen P. Jarvis
  • Melisa V. Rempfer

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Objective: Empowerment is an important component of many recovery-oriented treatments for people diagnosed with psychosis. Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) is an efficacious rehabilitation program targeting social and neuro- cognition, but secondary recovery benefits are unknown. The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine experiences of empowerment among CET participants.Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 participants diagnosed with psychotic disorders. Interview transcripts were analyzed by three independent coders using thematic analysis.Results: Four themes consistent with empowerment theory emerged: (1) Peer support; (2) Optimism and control over the future; (3) Power; and (4) Self-esteem.Conclusions: Findings from this exploratory study suggest that experiences of empowerment are a measurable component of CET. Findings highlight opportunities to measure and target empowerment within cognitive rehabilitation and other recovery-oriented interventions.

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  • Laura A. Faith & Jen O. Collins & Jenna Decker & Amber Grove & Stephen P. Jarvis & Melisa V. Rempfer, 2019. "Experiences of empowerment in a community cognitive enhancement therapy program: an exploratory qualitative study," Psychosis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(4), pages 319-330, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpsyxx:v:11:y:2019:i:4:p:319-330
    DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2019.1632920
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