Table 5.
Themes and subthemes and the number of participants who referred to these
| Theme | Number mentioned by | Subordinate theme | Number mentioned by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (exc negative cases)a | Negative casesb | |||
| Style and format | 12 |
Flexibility and “at ease” environment Supporting each other Better than one‐to‐one “The right length of time” |
7 8 6 8 |
2 2 1 |
| Control and flexibility | 11 |
There are things I can and can't control Pursuing what really matters Mindfully interrupting unhelpful responses |
8 9 6 |
2 (this understanding not particularly helpful) 3 (difficulties with mindfulness exercises) |
| Change | 10 |
Pace of change Practice, integration and consolidation Improved relationships |
7 10 6 |
a
This column refers to the number of participants that expressed at least one comment or utterance in line with the overall subordinate theme. For example, they expressed appreciating the flexible format of the group, or that they thought the length of the sessions was good.
b
The negative cases column refers to when participants commented on the overall subordinate theme but expressed a very different sentiment from the majority of participants. For example, they would have preferred a less flexible format, or they would have preferred a longer session length.