Table 6 Expectations about MBCT
Flexible (open minded) | |
Quote no. | Quote |
1 | ‘Came with an open mind to see how far this could be taken, if it would make me feel better…and I found it great, it was good’ (P015) |
2 | ‘I worried it was going to be hippy, airy fairy, but was pleasantly surprised’ (P003) |
3 | ‘No expectations, open mind’ (P001) |
4 | ‘I didn’t expect to cure my illness, had an open mind and was pretty good.’ (P016) |
5 | ‘It was important to come with an open mind and be willing to go into it.’ (P002) |
Fixed (specific) | |
6 | ‘…to understanding the condition and effects it has on me’ (P013) |
7 | ‘…Alternative therapy to drugs, hoping to understand more of how my body works’ (P012) |
8 | ‘My ulcerative colitis would improve. Lifestyle would improve.’ (P008) |
9 | ‘Expected to talk more about depression…I prefer to be in a group and talk about how I feel.’ (P007) |