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

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

Psychosis, 2019, vol. 11, issue 4, 319-330

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2019
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