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Innovative Moments as Developmental Change Levels: A Case Study on Meaning Integration in the Treatment of Depression

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Innovative moments are alternative meanings to the problems expressed by clients and are organized into three levels. This study analyzes if these levels are not only change markers related to… Click to show full abstract

Innovative moments are alternative meanings to the problems expressed by clients and are organized into three levels. This study analyzes if these levels are not only change markers related to symptomatology outcomes, but also gradual steps in meaning development. A thematic analysis was carried out in a case of depression treated with narrative therapy. Results revealed three themes that evolved from level 1 to level 3. Levels 1 and 2 corresponded to one specific theme and almost all level 3 integrated different themes (polythematic). Level 3 innovative moments might be an integrative bridge allowing the construction of a more adaptive meaning framework.

Keywords: depression; developmental change; case; innovative moments; change levels; moments developmental

Journal Title: Journal of Constructivist Psychology
Year Published: 2019

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