Data_Sheet_1_Getting to Know the Inner Self. Exploratory Study of Identity Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy—Experiences and Value From Multiple Perspectives.PDF

Early trauma and failures in attachment attunement can affect future relational patterns, health and well-being. The processing of trauma, especially complex trauma, through adequate interventions may help integrate traumatic experiences, enhance health and quality of life. Despite years of clinical practice with Identity oriented psychotrauma therapy (IoPT), there is a lack of scientific research on the subject.
Objective: The study's aim was to explore the experiences and value of IoPT for persons with experiences of IoPT, whether as a therapist, client, representative and/or observer.
Methods: The study has an explorative, qualitative design. Data collection through individual in-depth interviews and focus groups with 20 participants and data analysis were inspired by grounded theory.
Results: The results showed an exploratory process of self-discovery and self-development, Getting to know the inner self, to which all categories were interrelated through their contribution to the process. The findings shed light on the experiences and tangible value of IoPT for the participants from the perspectives of client, therapist, representative and observer. These perspectives were intertwined and illuminated in terms of their contribution to the process.
Conclusion: IoPT seems to have transformative potential in terms of a self-exploratory journey from multiple perspectives. The need for effective treatments to enhance health and prevent further ill health in persons affected by complex trauma motivates the exploration of novel treatment approaches and formats to support clients toward health enhancing strategies. Further quantitative and qualitative research is motivated to enhance our understanding of the workings and value of IoPT for self-development, health and quality of life.

早期创伤与依恋调谐（attachment attunement）失败，可能会影响个体日后的人际互动模式、健康状况与主观幸福感。通过规范的干预手段对创伤，尤其是复杂性创伤（complex trauma）进行处置，或可帮助个体整合创伤性体验，改善健康水平与生活质量。尽管以身份为导向的心理创伤治疗（Identity oriented psychotrauma therapy, IoPT）已应用于临床实践多年，但该领域仍缺乏相关系统性科学研究。
研究目标：本研究旨在探究曾以治疗师、来访者、代表或观察者身份接触过IoPT的人群，对该疗法的实践体验与价值认知。
研究方法：本研究采用探索性质性研究设计。通过对20名参与者开展个体深入访谈与焦点小组座谈收集研究数据，数据分析环节则基于扎根理论（grounded theory）方法开展。
研究结果：结果显示，整个探索过程围绕自我发现与自我发展展开，即认识内在自我，所有研究类别均通过对该过程的贡献实现相互关联。本研究结果从来访者、治疗师、代表及观察者的多视角出发，阐明了IoPT对参与者的实践体验与实际价值。这些视角彼此交织，并通过对该探索过程的贡献得以充分彰显。
研究结论：从多视角的自我探索历程来看，IoPT似乎具备显著的变革性潜力。针对受复杂性创伤影响的人群，亟需开发有效的治疗手段以改善其健康状况、避免健康状况进一步恶化，这一需求推动了新型治疗方法与形式的探索，以帮助来访者构建健康提升策略。未来仍需开展更多量化与质性研究，以加深我们对IoPT在自我发展、健康改善及生活质量提升方面的作用机制与价值的理解。