| A. Benefits gained and challenges faced in ST |
| A1. Extent to which ST provided insight |
31 (86) |
| A2. Ability to act differently and cope adaptively |
26 (72) |
| A3. Changes in connection with one’s emotions |
18 (50) |
| A4. Change in confidence levels and assertiveness |
17 (47) |
| A5. Extent to which ST minimized harshness to the self |
15 (42) |
| A6. Necessity of difficulty level in ST |
14 (39) |
| B. Perceptions of ST as compared to previous therapies |
| B1. Degree of focus on internal processes |
16 (44) |
| B2. Extent to which ST was prescriptive vs. tailored to individual needs |
11 (31) |
| C. Group experiences and dynamics |
| C1. Sense of connection among group members |
33 (92) |
| C2. Extent to which one felt safe, accepted and able to trust others |
28 (78) |
| C3. Feelings that arose when comparing oneself against others |
18 (50) |
| C4. Gender composition of the group |
18 (50) |
| D. Structure and format of therapy |
| D1. Extent to which group and individual ST complemented each other |
27 (75) |
| D2. The use of experiential techniques |
25 (69) |
| D3. Duration/length of therapy sessions |
22 (61) |
| D4. The use of schema-mode model |
21 (58) |
| D5. Email access to therapists outside working hours |
13 (36) |
| E. Therapeutic relationships |
| E1. Extent to which patients feel supported by their therapists |
29 (81) |
