The contribution deals with the factors conducive to positive change in clients who underwent long-termed care and psychotherapy in the resocialization centre. These changes are considered from the view of the clients, who participate in research interview focused on the changes, which came about during their stay in the centre, and on the factors, which stimulated these changes. 10 abstaining clients (9 males, 1 female) with mostly heroin addiction participated in interview and the data received were analyzed with Qualitative Consensual Research (CQR). The analysis gave 14 categories describing factors conducive to change, which were sorted into 4 domains: psychotherapy, internal sources, aspects of the centre, relationships and communication. The authors formulate conclusion that change of the clients carries out through interaction between his or her internal motivation and centre regime, psychotherapy as well as relationships built in the centre.
Published by: Mgr. Roman Gabrhelík, Ph.D.
Last review: 06.03.2007
Key words: resocialization, psychotherapeutic change, qualitative research
Authors: Peter Halama, Jan Klimas