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The Narrative-Emotion Process Coding System 2.0: A multi-methodological approach to identifying and assessing
Lynne E Angus1, Tali Boritz2, Emily Bryntwick1
1a Department of Psychology , York University , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
Summary
Reflective processing of adaptive emotions during personal storytelling, particularly within Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), is key to therapeutic change. This involves narrative-emotion integration markers associated with client recovery.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- Therapeutic change is linked to processing emotions within personal narratives.
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) aims to integrate emotional experiences with narrative expression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate and operationalize markers of narrative-emotion integration in therapy.
- To investigate the association between specific markers and therapeutic outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Development and validation of 10 Narrative-Emotion Process (N-EP) markers.
- Clustering markers into Problem, Transition, and Change subgroups.
- Analysis of N-EP marker patterns in various therapeutic modalities.
Main Results:
- N-EP markers, particularly Transition and Change types, are significantly higher in later therapy sessions for recovered clients.
- Client recovery is associated with emotionally engaged, reflective storytelling and self-narrative change.
- Distinct marker patterns were observed across different therapies and client populations.
Conclusions:
- Reflective processing of adaptive emotions and narrative integration are crucial for therapeutic recovery.
- The Narrative-Emotion Process Coding System (NEPCS 2.0) provides a validated tool for assessing these processes.
- Findings have implications for clinical practice, training, and future research in psychotherapy.
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