A pilot study of the Moving On In My Recovery program for people in recovery from substance use.

This study pilot tested Moving On In My Recovery (MOIMR), a 12-session, acceptance-based, cognitive-behavioral, manual-guided group program for individuals in recovery from substance use. MOIMR aims to bridge the gap between formal treatment and sustained recovery. : Participants were 61 people in recovery from substance use and in the catchment area of the Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board, North Wales, United Kingdom.

The Mental Health Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Second Wave on Shielders and Their Family Members.

In March 2020, individuals shielding from coronavirus reported high rates of distress. This study investigated whether fear of contamination (FoC) and use of government-recommended behaviours (GRB; e.g.

Trainee life under COVID-19: A systemic case report.

Unlabelled: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had implications for all of us. For those of us studying on clinical psychology doctorates, and similar psychotherapeutic training courses, this pandemic has led to some particular challenges. This article explores the experiences of a group of clinical psychology trainees, who are also completing intermediate systemic qualification, during the COVID-19 pandemic using a systemic case study approach.

Identifying the Main Components of Substance-Related Addiction Recovery Groups.

Objectives: Mutual-aid groups are a central part of many individuals' recovery journeys from substance addiction, and this research aimed to identify the key ingredients of a diverse range of recovery groups.

Methods: Individuals from 30 different substance addiction recovery groups across the UK ( = 151, 66% male, age = 42.5 years) completed a survey, which asked participants to provide a narrative about their recovery group experiences.

Coping and tolerance of uncertainty: Predictors and mediators of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The current pandemic wave of COVID-19 has resulted in significant uncertainty for the general public. Mental health and examining factors that may influence distress have been outlined as key research priorities to inform interventions. This research sought to examine whether intolerance of uncertainty and coping responses influence the degree of distress experienced by the U.

The Recovery Strengths Questionnaire for alcohol and drug use disorders.

Introduction And Aims: The Recovery Strengths Questionnaire (RSQ) is a 15-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an addicted individual's recovery strengths. This study aimed to validate the RSQ as a measure of recovery capital.

Design And Methods: As part of a larger study, 151 participants in addiction recovery groups from across the UK completed the RSQ.

Practical impressions of interpretative phenomenological analysis from the novice's standpoint.

Background: Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is an approach to qualitative analysis that has increasingly been used in health and psychology over the past 10-15 years.

Aim: To address the practical impressions of applying IPA, from the perspective of novice researchers.

Discussion: The authors have observed two areas to which they would like to draw novice researchers' attention: interpretations of the six steps of IPA and what 'interpretation' means in IPA.

Negative attentional bias for positive recovery-related words as a predictor of treatment success among individuals with an alcohol use disorder.

Introduction: This study assessed relationships between clients' attentional bias (AB) for different types of stimuli and their treatment outcomes. Alcohol AB during detoxification has previously been shown to predict relapse, but further research was needed to clarify this relationship. The current study determined whether AB for recovery-related words would also predict treatment outcome.