Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing · 2026
Beyond the Boundaries of the Psyche: An In-Depth Examination of the Recovery Processes From Existential Vacuum and Coping Strategies of Psychologically Traumatised Individuals-A Qualitative Study.
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AIM: This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the posttraumatic search for meaning and inner transformation experiences of psychologically traumatised individuals by examining their coping strategies and recovery from the existential vacuum through a phenomenological approach.
INTRODUCTION: It is known that trauma creates not only a psychological but also an existential crisis in individuals and triggers a search for meaning; however, studies on how this process is reflected in the subjective experiences of individuals are limited.
METHOD: The study was conducted with a qualitative phenomenological design, and in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 volunteer individuals who had experienced psychological trauma in the past and who had experienced psychological trauma at least 1 year ago, selected through snowball sampling. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview form and analysed using Colaizzi's method. COREQ guidelines were adhered to throughout the research process.
FINDINGS: Four main themes and twelve sub-themes were obtained from the in-depth interviews. "(1)In the Shadow of Identity: Existential Alienation, (2) In the Depths of the Void: Interrogation of Meaning, (3) Mental Exploration and Journey to Inner Light, and (4) Strength and Rebirth: Post-Traumatic Growth". The participants stated that they found themselves alienated and meaningless after the trauma; however, by facing this emptiness, they discovered their inner resources, built new meanings, and transformed the trauma into an opportunity for growth.
CONCLUSION: The findings revealed that post-traumatic recovery is not only about symptomatic improvement; individuals can liberate themselves, take responsibility, and give their lives a unique meaning. The study suggests that developing meaning-focused and existentialist-based therapeutic approaches for mental health professionals can contribute to individuals' recovery and personal transformation.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The study suggests that developing meaning-focused and existential-based therapeutic approaches for mental health professionals can contribute to individuals' recovery and personal transformation.
INTRODUCTION: It is known that trauma creates not only a psychological but also an existential crisis in individuals and triggers a search for meaning; however, studies on how this process is reflected in the subjective experiences of individuals are limited.
METHOD: The study was conducted with a qualitative phenomenological design, and in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 volunteer individuals who had experienced psychological trauma in the past and who had experienced psychological trauma at least 1 year ago, selected through snowball sampling. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview form and analysed using Colaizzi's method. COREQ guidelines were adhered to throughout the research process.
FINDINGS: Four main themes and twelve sub-themes were obtained from the in-depth interviews. "(1)In the Shadow of Identity: Existential Alienation, (2) In the Depths of the Void: Interrogation of Meaning, (3) Mental Exploration and Journey to Inner Light, and (4) Strength and Rebirth: Post-Traumatic Growth". The participants stated that they found themselves alienated and meaningless after the trauma; however, by facing this emptiness, they discovered their inner resources, built new meanings, and transformed the trauma into an opportunity for growth.
CONCLUSION: The findings revealed that post-traumatic recovery is not only about symptomatic improvement; individuals can liberate themselves, take responsibility, and give their lives a unique meaning. The study suggests that developing meaning-focused and existentialist-based therapeutic approaches for mental health professionals can contribute to individuals' recovery and personal transformation.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The study suggests that developing meaning-focused and existential-based therapeutic approaches for mental health professionals can contribute to individuals' recovery and personal transformation.