Publication: Implementation and Effects of the Broad‑Minded Affective
Coping (BMAC) Technique: a Pilot Study
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2023-04-13
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This study aims to develop and test a 3-session version of the Broad-Minded Affective
Coping (BMAC) technique and to explore the relationship between implementation
(features of the positive memory evoked, satisfaction, and engagement) and
outcome. The BMAC was delivered to 31 female university students in three sessions
over 7–10 days. Positive and negative affect, and difficulties in regulation of
negative and positive emotions were assessed pre-treatment and post-treatment. The
intervention resulted in a significant reduction in negative affect and in difficulties
in negative emotion regulation. No significant effects were found on positive affect
or on difficulties in positive emotion regulation. Moreover, the memories chosen
were found to be highly central, and patient and therapist levels of satisfaction and
engagement in the technique were very high throughout the three sessions. No significant
relationships were found between implementation and outcome. This leads
to the conclusion that the technique may be suitable for inclusion in broader treatment
packages.