From Glimmers of Hope to Psychological Growth - A research study exploring the experiences of hope in working age stroke survivors

Charlotte Fisher, Masters Student in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology at the University of East London

If you are a stroke survivor, between the ages of 30 and 55 years meeting the criteria listed below, and you are interested in sharing your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email Charlotte Fisher at u2203182@uel.ac.uk

Hi, my name is Charlotte Fisher. I am student at the University of East London studying for a MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. I am also a stroke survivor.

I’m really interested in how some stroke survivors positively find new meaning in life after stroke and flourish in new and different ways following their trauma. I am particularly interested in the role that hope plays at different stages of the post stroke journey.

I’m looking to recruit between 8-12 individuals to take part in my study, which primarily involves an on-line interview lasting around 90 minutes.

To be eligible take part you will have suffered an ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke in the last 5 years (since January 2018). You will also identify as having experienced some level of psychological growth since your stroke in one or more of the following areas: personal strength, relating to others, new opportunities, appreciation of life, and spiritual or existential growth.

If this sounds like you, and you would like further information please contact me at my university email address: u2203182@uel.ac.uk

Fisher
Charlotte Fisher, Masters Student in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology at the University of East London

Hi Chlodog, thanks for letting us know.

Just so you are aware I post these opportunities on behalf of researchers (to also make sure they’re clear for everyone reading them), but these trials are not organised by Stroke Association, so your interest will go straight to the researcher who will be in touch.

This means we can’t take responsibility for them but please do post any comments or feedback on here, which I’ll see and be able to take note of!

All the best, Dan

I have emailed you today Charlotte and hope im mot too late to take part.

Best regards
Andy Jones