Semi-Structured interview
As shown in Table 4, emerging from these codes were the meaningfulness of engaging in an acknowledging social space with others, and the positive experience in meeting peers with the same condition and similar challenges. Cases explained how they had withdrawn from social activities due to symptoms and had experienced a loss in the ability to nurture social relationships. Both cases highlighted that attending the intervention had given them a sense of purpose and something to look forward to during the week, which they emphasized was of great importance. Here cases expressed their views on body awareness therapy as a treatment tool, and the pros and cons of this type of activity compared to other more familiar types, like aerobic exercise. Both cases experienced some difficulty conceptualizing the idea initially, which Case 3 continuously had issues with throughout the intervention. They also expressed an improved ability to detect their bodily sensations and Case 4 especially considered this a tool to help reduce unwanted tension and improve self-efficacy. The final codes revolved around reflecting on the intervention and improving ideas to apply to other protocols in the future, as expressed by the cases. The cases underscored the importance of the weekly group feedback session and conversations after each session, which was done with a focus on progression and daily strategies, and how this had helped create a constructive environment. Lastly, the cases expressed that a longer intervention duration would be needed for participants to feel fully comfortable in each other’s presence, and to improve one’s own presence of body and mind during the movements.
TABLE 4