Beyond conventional healthcare for mental health problems: Experiences of existential group conversations

Figures & data

Table 1. Participants’ demographics (n = 23).

Variable	Category	n
Female		16
Male		7
Age	25–35	4
	36–45	4
	46–55	6
	56–65	7
	66–70	2
Working full-time		8
On sick leave full-time		8
Partly on sick leave and partly at work		7

Table 2. Themes and sub-themes.

Theme	Sub-theme
Access to a community for exploration and acceptance	Leaders as facilitators for a safe and inviting environment
	Being true to oneself and others – with integrity
	Communication through impression and expression
A reflective perspective on everyday life	Re-evaluation
	Reflected performance
	Reflected relationships
Experiences of healthcare related encounters	Rigidity and standardisation
	Verbalizing a wordless chaos
	The use of ‘masks’ when encountering others
	Feelings of disconnectedness

Figure 1. Dynamic reflection process in group.