Mentalizing Imagery Therapy for Family Dementia Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Zea Miranda, Gutierrez-Ramirez Paulina, Gomez Liliana Ramirez, Dueck Kimberly, Melero-Dominguez Maria, Jain Felipe
Primary Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypothesis
Does Mentalizing Imagery Therapy improve the well-being of minoritized family dementia caregivers?
Conclusion
Mentalizing Imagery Therapy may help minoritized family dementia caregivers improve their well-being and understanding of themselves and others.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported positive changes in well-being after the therapy.
- The therapy helped caregivers understand cultural factors affecting their caregiving.
- Approximately 70% of participants were from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Takeaway
This study looked at a special therapy that helps family caregivers of people with dementia feel better and understand their feelings and those of others.
Methodology
Participants underwent four weekly sessions of Mentalizing Imagery Therapy and shared their experiences in semi-structured interviews.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias in choosing participants who could articulate their experiences.
Limitations
The study involved a small number of participants for in-depth examination.
Participant Demographics
Participants included a Black female, an Asian male, and a White gay female partnered to a Black woman.
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