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A retrospective pattern analysis.

Sharyl Eve Toscano¹

¹School of Nursing, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA. etoscano@uaa.alaska.edu

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Summary

This study applies pattern analysis to a 2-year relationship with a mother of a child with spina bifida. It explores movement, time, space, consciousness, and client connectedness for therapeutic practice.

Keywords:

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Healthcare
Psychology
Sociology

Background:

A 2-year relationship with a mother of a child with spina bifida was examined.
The study focuses on understanding the dynamics within this therapeutic relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the application of pattern analysis retrospectively.
To analyze the relationship through the lenses of movement, time, space, and consciousness.

Main Methods:

Retrospective pattern analysis.
Examination of five distinct patterns.
Analysis of transitions, transforming experiences, and choice points.

Main Results:

Identification of five key patterns within the relationship.
Understanding of transitions and choice points in therapeutic progression.
Exploration of client connectedness.

Conclusions:

Pattern analysis offers valuable insights into therapeutic relationships.
Findings have implications for praxis in similar contexts.
The study highlights the importance of understanding client connectedness.