Strategies for the Management of Voices Shared in a Brazilian Hearing Voices Group.
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| Title: | Strategies for the Management of Voices Shared in a Brazilian Hearing Voices Group. |
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| Authors: | Rufato, Lívia Sicaroni (AUTHOR), Corradi-Webster, Clarissa Mendonça (AUTHOR), Reis, Graziela (AUTHOR), Bien, Claire (AUTHOR), Davidson, Larry (AUTHOR), Bellamy, Chyrell (AUTHOR), Costa, Mark (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psychiatric Quarterly. Jun2023, Vol. 94 Issue 2, p243-254. 12p. 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: | Auditory hallucinations, Mental health services, Support groups, Social support, Psychological distress |
| Abstract: | Hearing Voices peer support groups allow people to construct understandings of their voices. The groups focus on supporting voice hearers in reducing distress associated with voices through an array of strategies. This study sought to describe the voice management strategies shared in a hearing voices peer support group within a Brazilian public mental health service. In this qualitative study we recorded 10 group meetings. Transcripts were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicated five themes, described as: (1) strategies used to avoid distressing experiences; (2) strategies for managing the voices; (3) strategies for seeking social support; (4) strategies for creating a sense of belonging in the community; and (5) strategies related to spirituality and religiosity. These strategies appear to be essential in helping voice hearers feel less alone, reducing the amount of distress associated with hearing voices, and developing coping strategies. These groups provide people who hear voices with the opportunity to share their stories with peers in a group setting, construct new understandings about the experience, and learn strategies for managing their voices. Accordingly, there are great possibilities for the use of these groups within mental health services throughout Latin America. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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