Main Meta-Category	A. Appreciating experiences of self
Meta-Categories	5. Feeling empowered
Primary Studies Findings	Self-confident, strength within (Klein & Elliott, 2006; Lipkin, 1954; Rodgers, 2002); General sense of well-being: health, energy, activities (Klein & Elliott, 2006), newfound or improved abilities to act (Klein & Elliott, 2006); improved general day-to-day coping (Dale et al., 1998); giving self credit for accomplishments, try new things, reading (Elliott, 2002); improved ability to cope (Elliott et al., 1990); preparing to take action to deal with problems (Elliott et al., 1990); specific wishes/attitudes strengthened (Elliott et al., 1990); being able to make decision, gaining control over life (Lipkin, 1954; Rodgers, 2002; Timulak, Belicova, & Miler., 2010); able to stand up for self, more initiative instead of fear of doing things (Lipkin, 1954) (7/8)

 

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Note: From “Qualitative Meta-Analysis of Outcomes of Person-Centred/Experiential Therapies,” by L. Timulak & M. Creaner, 2010, in M. Cooper, J. C. Watson, & D. Hölledampf (Eds.), Person-centred and experiential psychotherapies wor, Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom: PCCS Books, pp. 75–76. Copyright Ladislav Timulak and Mary Creaner, 2010. Adapted with permission.