Thematic Analysis

Thematic Analysis

1. Psychosocial Impact

   • Growing from the Experience
     • Inspiration/renewed energy
     • Greater acceptance
     • Fostering Hope
       • "I realise I am not alone"
       • ‘‘I have left my burden on the cliff top. ...’’
     • ‘Exposing myself to this open view of eternal mountains and valleys seems like minimizing my own mortality. ...’’
     • Post-Traumatic Growth
   • Rebuilding Self-esteem
     • Changes to self-concept
     • Accomplishment and pride
     • Overcoming obstacles
     • Experiencing something special
     • Experiencing positive role models
     • Self-compassion
   • Health-Related Knowledge
     • Learning
       • About self compared to others
       • Exchange of diabetes management
       • Specific technical trip
   • Feeling Capable
     • Increased confidence
     • "Expanded idea of what I could do"
     • Cultivating Self-Efficacy
     • "A little bit of pride"

2. Processes of Change

   • Connection
     • Intense Bonding
     • Support
     • Shared past experiences
     • Peacefulness
     • Interpersonal closeness
     • Continued contact with trip members
     • The Supportive Group
       • Shared Experience
       • Understanding Each Other
     • Developing Connections
       • With others
       • With oneself and nature
     • Togetherness
     • Participants
     • Connection
     • Warm relationships
     • Group Relationships
     • ‘‘To laugh together ... to cry together. ...’’
   • Change in perspective
     • New perspective
     • Transference
       • Creating memories
       • Challenge
     • ‘‘Sharing my experience with other survivors has allowed me to put things in perspective. ...’’
     • ‘‘Reality did not change–my own perspective over it has changed. ...’’
   • Acceptance
     • Awareness and Acceptance
     • Awareness
     • Self-awareness
     • Being Oneself
     • ‘‘Death is merely a natural continuation of life. ...’’
     • ‘‘Only today can I understand the events I have gone through. ...’’