Perspectives of participants undergoing holographic memory resolution® for chronic pain and associated biopsychosocial symptoms: A qualitative study.

Holographic Memory Resolution® (HMR®) is a mind-based intervention without somatic movement used to treat individuals with conditions including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic pain. No studies on the lived experiences of HMR exist. This phenomenological study explored the perspectives of a subset of participants undergoing HMR in a larger open-label trial for chronic pain, dysphoric memory, and accompanying biopsychosocial symptoms. Eighteen participants were interviewed one-month post-HMR regarding their lived experiences. Thematic analysis revealed HMR facilitated: (1) Awareness of Coping Strategies and personal creation of a safe place, visualization of color, and use of a metaphorical lockbox to store traumatic memories, (2) Reframing of the Memory, (3) Relief and Release of Pain, and (4) Life Integration, which involved getting their voice back and feeling empowered to strengthen connections with others. Findings highlight HMR as an impactful mind-based tool to control chronic pain and provide relief for associated biopsychosocial symptoms.