“…Each sequence level includes responses characterized by a higher degree of differentiation, integration and complexity than the previous level. The results are congruent with those of other reflexive and empirical studies in the field of health psychology (e.g., Barros, 1992;Fradique, 1993;Joyce-Moniz & Reis, 1991;Reis, 1992Reis, , 1998Reis, , 2005Reis, , 2007Travado & Reis, 2000) and psychotherapy (e.g., Ivey, 1986;Ivey & Gonçalves, 1988;Joyce-Moniz, 1989;Rigazio-DiGilio & Ivey, 1990). Interestingly, not all participants were able to understand or Note: N1/N2, N3, N4 and N5 = representative narratives of levels 1/2, 3, 4 and 5, respectively, and included in the Interview Protocol.…”