Effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (NET) in community settings: a case study

The researcher examined how narrative interviews which borrow narrative exposure therapy (NET) approaches were received in a drug and alcohol support service in the UK. A case study was conducted with a client from the service who attended a Lifeline session, two narrative interviews which used NET...

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Main Author: Vasileva, Polina
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47621/
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description The researcher examined how narrative interviews which borrow narrative exposure therapy (NET) approaches were received in a drug and alcohol support service in the UK. A case study was conducted with a client from the service who attended a Lifeline session, two narrative interviews which used NET elements to construct a detailed narrative about her life story and a traumatic event she chose to discuss. The narrative was transcribed into a biography which was thematically analysed using guidelines from Braun and Clarke (2006). A separate interview explored the participant’s experience, opinions and recommendations regarding the narrative interview approach. The IES-R and HADS were administered pre- and post-participation. No aggravation of hyperarousal and intrusiveness of traumatic memories and of anxiety and depression symptoms occurred. Avoidance symptoms were noticeably reduced. The end interview revealed a very favourable view of the narrative interview approach, with particular value placed on the lifeline session and a noticeable reduction of avoidance of reminders about the traumatic event. Self-reported drinking behaviour and desire to drink remained minor and unchanged. The study adds to a small evidence base of the use of NET-based approaches in higher-income settings and with individuals who are not part of a differentiated group where collective or complex trauma is prevalent (e.g. refugees, veterans).
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spelling nottingham-476212018-05-02T07:57:09Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47621/ Effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (NET) in community settings: a case study Vasileva, Polina The researcher examined how narrative interviews which borrow narrative exposure therapy (NET) approaches were received in a drug and alcohol support service in the UK. A case study was conducted with a client from the service who attended a Lifeline session, two narrative interviews which used NET elements to construct a detailed narrative about her life story and a traumatic event she chose to discuss. The narrative was transcribed into a biography which was thematically analysed using guidelines from Braun and Clarke (2006). A separate interview explored the participant’s experience, opinions and recommendations regarding the narrative interview approach. The IES-R and HADS were administered pre- and post-participation. No aggravation of hyperarousal and intrusiveness of traumatic memories and of anxiety and depression symptoms occurred. Avoidance symptoms were noticeably reduced. The end interview revealed a very favourable view of the narrative interview approach, with particular value placed on the lifeline session and a noticeable reduction of avoidance of reminders about the traumatic event. Self-reported drinking behaviour and desire to drink remained minor and unchanged. The study adds to a small evidence base of the use of NET-based approaches in higher-income settings and with individuals who are not part of a differentiated group where collective or complex trauma is prevalent (e.g. refugees, veterans). 2017-12-15 Thesis (University of Nottingham only) NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en cc_by_nc_sa https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47621/1/Polina%20Vasileva%20FRP%20Research%20Portfolio.pdf Vasileva, Polina (2017) Effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (NET) in community settings: a case study. MSc(Res) thesis, University of Nottingham. Narrative interview; trauma; Case study; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Narrative exposure therapy
spellingShingle Narrative interview; trauma; Case study; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Narrative exposure therapy
Vasileva, Polina
Effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (NET) in community settings: a case study
title Effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (NET) in community settings: a case study
title_full Effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (NET) in community settings: a case study
title_fullStr Effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (NET) in community settings: a case study
title_full_unstemmed Effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (NET) in community settings: a case study
title_short Effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (NET) in community settings: a case study
title_sort effectiveness of interviews based on narrative exposure therapy (net) in community settings: a case study
topic Narrative interview; trauma; Case study; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Narrative exposure therapy
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47621/