Citation
Clarke JM, Waring J. The transformative role of interaction rituals within therapeutic communities. Sociology of Health and Illness. 2018;40(8):1277-93
Abstrat
Mental health settings are fraught with emotion as clients address difficult life experiences and relational patterns. Clients spend a substantial amount of time together outside of structured therapy, but little is known about how these moments are potentially therapeutic, especially as sites of emotional change. We draw on interaction ritual chain theory to explore how negative emotions in situations outside of formal therapy can be transformed into positive emotions and facilitate personal change.