Table 1 Participants’ feedback
Summary of n = 15 written feedbacks |
What was especially helpful? |
− Role play (because of the specific situations) − The case examples, to talk about taboos − Examples for concrete parenting behaviors provided in role plays − That things were put in a nutshell, not too much homework − The exchange between the mothers − The informative teamwork in a small group − The “togetherness” and the help, to not feel being left alone anymore − To hear the “extremes” of others; the thought, it could have hit me harder − The appreciative style − New knowledge to cope with own feelings and to engage in mindfulness − Homework: it is hard to do homework assignments on a regular basis, but only by doing things in a daily routine is it possible to change/learn things. − I am glad I could participate as there is not much help for mothers like me − I had the feeling of trust and was able to show my weak points. − It was very helpful to reflect my own behavior and to get feedback from the other participants, to learn from the difficulties of others. |
What could be improved? |
− Too short − A few of the mindfulness exercises − I was embarrassed during the role play − Too much to read − I didn’t understand the self-care, was too complicated − Sometimes I felt overwhelmed and under pressure |
Which changes occurred due to the training? |
− I freak out less when my daughter escapes − I have less freak-outs and can better cope with difficult situations; my son registers the changes − Situation with brushing my kid’s teeth is much better − I am now able to assert myself in a consequent but compromising way − I can better cope with stress, play more with my son, and manage daily routine under less pressure. − I am more consequent, calmer, even when my child is aggressive; I feel less pressure to be perfect − Better coping with feelings and mindfulness − I am calmer and more balanced with my child − I can now detect difficult situations in time, and then I try to remain calm and try to support my child. − When my son cries I am not as stressed and annoyed anymore. − I yell less at my children. I am more reflected and mind the feelings of my child. I am less devaluating, more consequent and caring. − I am more aware of the difficulties in raising my child. And more aware of myself. My child benefits immediately from the things I learned. − I stopped telling my son that he as a person is annoying. It is only his behavior. − Not only me but also my child feels better. |
Do you have any further comments or suggestions for improvement? |
− Good program, interesting and difficult because of extreme insights about my own behavior. − Exhausting, sometimes sad but also gave strength. − The sessions where good, sometimes a bit difficult to adapt for a baby. − Everything was very interesting and important, but the training was too short. − I learned more in these 12 sessions than in 6 months of therapy. It was a pleasant group and everything was explained well. The information was very easy to implement as it was linked to the child. − Very informative, the training helped me to be more relaxed with the whole thing of “being a mother”: I feel much better than before and would like to participate again. − I was satisfied and hope that other mothers will benefit from the training − I learned a lot about myself and my relationship to my child. − I learned a lot that I can actually apply. − One session including older children and explaining to them what the problems of mothers with BPD are would be helpful − More time for each session; maybe each session twice |