TY  - JOUR
AU  - French, Jasmine
AU  - Brown, Richard
AU  - Bell, Tobyn
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/10/11
TI  - ‘It’s Nice for My Body but I Don’t Like It’ – Experiences of Soothing Rhythm Breathing in Clients with Depression
JO  - OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine
SP  - 041
VL  - 08
IS  - 04
AB  - Soothing-rhythm breathing (SRB) is a core component of compassion focused therapy (CFT). While integral to CFT, research has yet to explore personal experiences of SRB. This study aimed to explore the experiences of individuals with depression who had practiced SRB in NHS primary care services. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to analyse data from individual semi-structured interviews. Three experiential themes were identified: ‘mind-body connection and bodily needs’, ‘a new relationship with the mind’, and ‘slowing down: shifting to the new and challenging’. Results highlighted the benefits of connecting with the body and the challenges of practicing SRB. Clinical implications and suggestions for further research are discussed.
SN  - 2573-4393
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.2304041
DO  - 10.21926/obm.icm.2304041
ID  - French2023
ER  -