A study of somatic experiencing interventions® for corona pandemic stress and anxiety in healthcare workers

ERYİĞİT D., Aydogdu B. N., SART Z. H., Arici Ozcan N., Inci I., Caylak A. D.

Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/17432979.2025.2608062
  • Dergi Adı: Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, Performing Arts Periodicals Database, Psycinfo
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: anxiety, COVID-19, healthcare workers, SE, somatic experiencing, stress
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study examines whether the SE protocol can reduce stress and anxiety in pandemic-affected healthcare workers over time. This within-group pre-test-posttest study examines frontline healthcare workers’ stress and anxiety after a brief SE intervention. The study included 112 healthcare workers who surpassed the 21-item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) minimum anxiety and stress thresholds. 69 of 112 individuals completed pre- and post-test measures, and 27 completed follow-up scales. Analysis showed that SE sessions reduced stress and anxiety in healthcare workers, and follow-up assessments confirmed this. The findings suggest that two online SE sessions can help frontline healthcare workers cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.