Fiona Mathieson
Biographic Data
| ID | 6741573 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Fiona Mathieson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Fiona |
| FAMILY NAME | Mathieson |
| SIGNATURE | MATHIESON F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Otago |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6240-1243 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
What’s it like? What service user metaphors reveal about experiences of acute mental health inpatient facilities
Metaphors can be rich sources of information about human experience. This article explores the metaphors used by mental health service users to describe their lived experience as service users in acute mental health facilities. Previous studies have identified problems with the environment of such facilities in New Zealand and internationally. Metaphors in 16 transcripts of interviews with New Zealand service users were identified using Cameron a…
Understanding Men’s Lived Experience of Mental Distress Through Metaphors
The use of tailored language, which involves a clinician’s ability to adapt communication styles and employ accessible terms and concepts, has long been touted as key to engaging men with mental health services. Metaphors are one communication device that can provide men with ways through which to meaningfully express themselves and communicate their mental distress experiences. Using qualitative photovoice research, the current study examined ho…
Therapist Voices on a Youth Mental Health Pilot
This article explores therapists' views on a large youth mental health pilot project (for 18-25-year-olds), which included an individual cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)-informed individual therapy component. Therapists' views on cultural responsiveness, therapy (delivery, modality and duration) and working with LGBTQIA+ youth were explored using two surveys, individual interviews and focus groups at various stages of the life of the pilot. Some …
My Work Matters’
Research findings and media coverage of staff experiences of working in mental health settings tend to focus on the negative aspects of the work such as burnout and stress. These negative aspects affect job satisfaction. Job satisfaction can be understood through the lense of Self-Determination theory, which emphasises the importance of autonomy, competence and relatedness (connection) in job satisfaction. This article reports on staff views on p…
Recent applications of metaphor research in cognitive behaviour therapy
Metaphors are common in psychotherapy. The last decade has seen increasing interest in the use of metaphor in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), with attention to client metaphors being asserted as a way of enhancing CBT. However, prior to this current research there was very little research on the use of metaphor in CBT sessions, and no studies have examined how to train therapists in this skill. This article discusses four studies that provide …
Reflections on allyship in the context of a co-produced evaluation of a youth-integrated therapies mental health intervention
This paper reports on the reflections from members of the evaluation team – both allies and service user academics – about a co-produced approach to evaluation of the pilot of a youth-integrated therapies mental health intervention (co-evaluation). The co-evaluation is being facilitated particularly well through numerous service user academics being involved in the evaluation, and the commitment to co-production and active attendance to the respo…
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Recent applications of metaphor research in cognitive behaviour therapy
Metaphors are common in psychotherapy. The last decade has seen increasing interest in the use of metaphor in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), with attention to client metaphors being asserted as a way of enhancing CBT. However, prior to this current research there was very little research on the use of metaphor in CBT sessions, and no studies have examined how to train therapists in this skill. This article discusses four studies that provide …
Reflections on allyship in the context of a co-produced evaluation of a youth-integrated therapies mental health intervention
This paper reports on the reflections from members of the evaluation team – both allies and service user academics – about a co-produced approach to evaluation of the pilot of a youth-integrated therapies mental health intervention (co-evaluation). The co-evaluation is being facilitated particularly well through numerous service user academics being involved in the evaluation, and the commitment to co-production and active attendance to the respo…
My Work Matters’
Research findings and media coverage of staff experiences of working in mental health settings tend to focus on the negative aspects of the work such as burnout and stress. These negative aspects affect job satisfaction. Job satisfaction can be understood through the lense of Self-Determination theory, which emphasises the importance of autonomy, competence and relatedness (connection) in job satisfaction. This article reports on staff views on p…
Therapist Voices on a Youth Mental Health Pilot
This article explores therapists' views on a large youth mental health pilot project (for 18-25-year-olds), which included an individual cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)-informed individual therapy component. Therapists' views on cultural responsiveness, therapy (delivery, modality and duration) and working with LGBTQIA+ youth were explored using two surveys, individual interviews and focus groups at various stages of the life of the pilot. Some …
Understanding Men’s Lived Experience of Mental Distress Through Metaphors
The use of tailored language, which involves a clinician’s ability to adapt communication styles and employ accessible terms and concepts, has long been touted as key to engaging men with mental health services. Metaphors are one communication device that can provide men with ways through which to meaningfully express themselves and communicate their mental distress experiences. Using qualitative photovoice research, the current study examined ho…
What’s it like? What service user metaphors reveal about experiences of acute mental health inpatient facilities
Metaphors can be rich sources of information about human experience. This article explores the metaphors used by mental health service users to describe their lived experience as service users in acute mental health facilities. Previous studies have identified problems with the environment of such facilities in New Zealand and internationally. Metaphors in 16 transcripts of interviews with New Zealand service users were identified using Cameron a…
Mental health (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Psychotherapist (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Linguistics (2 works) · Metaphor (2 works) · Psychiatric care and mental health services (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works)