Title of the intervention (Dignity Therapy ➔ Würdezentrierte Therapie)
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The title conveys dignity until the end
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1 / -
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The title conveys that my entire existence is dignified and I am taken seriously as long as I am alive. I want to be appreciated. (M 136)
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Dignity conveys respect
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6 / 1
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Dignity means to accept the person and respect him or her as he or she is. (M 163)
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Dignity is an attitude
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4 / -
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Dignity evokes the idea of appreciating your own life story. (M 128)
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Therapy is irritating
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4 / -
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Therapy is an action and I don’t see how this goes together with dignity. (M 202)
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Therapy conveys help
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11 / 2
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Therapy conveys a helpful technique to solve a problem. (M 43)
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The title is not informative
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8 / 2
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First I couldn’t understand anything with the title. I had no idea what kind of technique this therapy could be. (M 43)
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The title is suitable
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8 / 5
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The title is suitable for this intervention as it means to reflect about what was important in your life. (W 23)
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Dignity Therapy Question Protocol
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Everything is addressed
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3 / 2
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The questions cover everything like a comprehensive frame. (M 99)
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Open questions provoke reflection
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4 / 1
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The questions force you to think back and reminisce about what you have gone through. (W 54)
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The DTQP is coherent
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5 / 7
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I think it was coherent and every question fits; it combines theoretical and practical aspects. (M 117)
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The questions in the DTQP make sense
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6 / 1
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The questions are all emotional, some make you cry, some make you laugh about something, but it’s always liberating. (W 23)
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The DTQP contains duplications
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3 / 2
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Question no. 8 and no. 9 are similar. (W 007)
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Some questions are difficult
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5 / 2
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It’s difficult to respond to questions that are partly very personal – but it works. (M 83)
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There are no upsetting questions
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5 / -
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The questions were alright. None of them was disruptive. (M 92)
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Wording of individual questions
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There are no disruptive words
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3 / -
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There were no specific words that were upsetting. (M 21)
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Question 5: Change “Remit” (Aufgabenbereiche) to “Roles” (Rollen)
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1 / -
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I think it would be better to ask for roles instead of remits. (M 43)
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Question 2: The word “alive” (lebendig) is moving
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3 / -
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I like the word ‘alive’ because it encompasses everything and is different from being happy or cheerful. (M 57)
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Question 8, 9, 10: Relatives mentioned should be personalized
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- / 1
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For me, I would replace relatives with children. (W 007)
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Question 7: “Accomplishments” (Leistungen) and “Pride” (Stolz) are connoted positively
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2 / -
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Pride and accomplishments belong to us by nature; it’s something positive. (M 129)
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Question 7: “Pride” (Stolz) is connoted negatively
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2 / -
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The word “pride” is too strong and should be replaced with contentment. (M 136)
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Question 12: “Advice” (Rat) should be replaced
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- / 1
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The word ‘advice’ is disruptive because I think everyone lives his or her own life. (W 23)
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Set of questions actually asked during DT interview
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The photo metaphor is well received
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1 /
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The question regarding memories as if looking through a photo album is nice. (M 43)
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All questions elicited a response
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3 / -
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Any question asked was okay, so that it [the interview] was genuine. (M 83)
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Questions concerning loved ones are emotionally evocative
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3 / 1
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It is important to talk about the emotional things although they trigger sadness. (W 23)
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Additional questions arise situational
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3 / -
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The DTQP provides the questions to give me an idea of what the interview is about – additional questions come up as we go along. (M 129)
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The interview atmosphere contributes to a successful DT interview
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3 / -
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The Therapist was very good; I don’t think I have opened up that much with many people. (M 136)
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