Browsing by Author "Duarte, Javiera"

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    Assessing Subjective Processes and Vulnerability in Mindfulness-based Interventions: A Mixed methods Exploratory Study
    (2021) Medeiros, Sebastian; Crempien, Carla; Vasquez Rosati, Alejandra; Duarte, Javiera; Andreu, Catherine; Langer, Alvaro, I; Ibaceta, Miguel; Silva, Jaime R.; Cosmelli, Diego
    Context . Research in the contemplative field has focused on trainable capacities that foster self-regulation and integration. From a psychological perspective, mindfulness and personality research has largely grown with a categorical approach that explores the relationship between personality traits and mindfulness skills in clinical contexts. > Problem . There is still a gap in our understanding of the subjective processes that occur through contemplative learning. Moreover, a dimensional personality approach that acknowledges personality functioning and individual vulnerability has not formed part of the discussion in the field. > Method . We used a mixed methods framework to explore change and learning mechanisms among six participants in an eight-week mindfulness-based intervention. Pre- and post-intervention measurements were registered, including a micro-phenomenological interview (MPI) to explore first-person experience in dealing with difficulty, self-reported personality functioning, symptoms, and mindfulness skills, and heart rate variability, to relate self-reporting and phenomenological accounts. > Results . Multiple levels of observation seem to be sensitive to capturing change and processes occurring in mindfulness-based interventions. The MPI analysis points to greater awareness and embodied care as central mechanisms. Personality functioning correlates with autonomic activity during critical phases of the MPI. Conceptual and experiential understanding of new forms of relating to experience are exemplified through a case study. > Implications . This exploratory study contributes to scientific and clinical understanding of healing mechanisms of mindfulness practice. Taking vulnerability into account can help refine therapeutic strategies and clinical sensitivity. The results support more skillful ways of guiding and inquiring in mindfulness practices. Future research should explore subtler levels of experiential and physiological regulatory processes using larger samples, particularly with participants who experience difficulties during practice. > Constructivist content . This work contributes to the development of Francisco Varela's neurophenomenology project and his scientific interest in contemplative practices as tools for the study of consciousness.
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    Beyond the outcomes: generic change indicators in a video-feedback intervention with a depressed mother and her baby: a single case study
    (SPR ITALIA, 2022) Sieverson, Catalina; Olhaberry, Marcia; Duarte, Javiera; Moran, Javier; Costa, Stefanella; Jose Leon, M.; Valenzuela, Sofia; Leyton, Fanny; Honorato, Carolina; Muzard, Antonia
    Child and dyadic psychotherapy have been scarcely investigated from the psychotherapy process research perspective. Thus, content and mechanisms related to therapeutic change have been overlooked by research.
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    "I am strong and I can get on with my life": The subjective experience of recovery of patients treated for depression
    (2022) Fernandez, Olga; Altimir, Carolina; Reinel, Mahaira; Duarte, Javiera; Krause, Mariane
    Depression has a high prevalence throughout the world, and its management and recovery still constitute a challenge for mental health professionals. Objective : The aim of the study was to characterize the subjective experience of recovery from depression based on the perspective of those who suffer from it.
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    Recognizing oneself in the encounter with others: Meaningful moments in systemic therapy for social anxiety disorder in the eyes of patients and their therapists after the end of therapy
    (2021) Hilzinger, Rebecca; Duarte, Javiera; Hench, Barbara; Hunger, Christina; Schweitzer, Jochen; Krause, Mariane; Fischersworring, Martina
    There is evidence that systemic therapy is effective, but there is little evidence about meaningful moments in systemic therapy in general, and none at all in systemic therapy for social anxiety disorders. Meaningful moments are one of the relevant research objects in change process research, as they contribute to a better understanding of therapeutic change.