An Evaluation of a Kintsugi course in a Forensic Psychiatric Hospital among Forensic Patients, Clinicians, and Kintsugi trainers

Bosma, N E (2022) An Evaluation of a Kintsugi course in a Forensic Psychiatric Hospital among Forensic Patients, Clinicians, and Kintsugi trainers. Master thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

According to research, negative life experiences are quite common among offenders and a major risk factor for mental health problems and violent behaviour. Little is known about trauma-informed care and a recovery-focused approach in treatment with offenders admitted to forensic mental health care. These offenders have committed serious (sexually) violent crimes, for which they cannot be held fully responsible due to severe psychopathology. The goal of this qualitative evaluation study was to assess the experiences of forensic patients, clinicians and educated Kintsugi trainers with a Kintsugi course in a Dutch forensic psychiatric hospital. Kintsugi is a technique that involves making something out of clay, to intentionally break it and fix the shards with golden glue. Kintsugi emphasises the damage or the fractions as part of the object’s history. The art form can be seen as a philosophy in life, which suggests that damage to something or someone does not need to be hidden. Eight forensic patients, six clinicians and two Kintsugi trainers have been interviewed before and after the course to learn about their experiences with Kintsugi from three different perspectives. The course included several working mechanisms such as, therapist self-disclosure, experiential learning, and mindfulness. The findings illustrate that forensic treatment is recommended to emphasise an offender's victimisation in therapy sessions, according to the clinicians and trainers. Implications for future research and clinical practice are discussed.

Item Type:	Thesis (Master)
Supervisor name:	Gerlsma, J.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology (FP) [Master Psychology]
Date Deposited:	23 Aug 2022 11:18
Last Modified:	23 Aug 2022 11:18
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1323

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