A training course on interpersonal relationships using role play in a Master of Mental Health Care programme – The students' experiences

To study how Master Students of Mental Health Care experienced role play as an educational method that strengthened their relational competence. The was qualitative with exploratory descriptive design. Relational competence training course during the programme students in a Data from open-ended questions were analysed using content analysis based on Graneheim and Lundman. following three categories identified: A deeper understanding self others, Different positions situations provide comprehensive Engagement strengthens demonstrated extensive use play, which took roles patient, healthcare professional observer, combined theoretical preparations reflections seemed to elicit some humanistic values attitudes central for strengthening • Role can themselves others Clinical Examples by means fellow students' character portrayals over many days leads self-awareness fill gap between theory practice