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CFT & people with intellectual disabilities.
- Source :
- Advances in Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities; 2018, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p44-56, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the effects of compassion-focussed therapy (CFT) on anxiety in a small sample of adults with intellectual disability.Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods design was employed. Participants (n=3) completed questionnaire measures of anxiety and self-compassion on three occasions: pre-intervention, post-intervention and, at three months follow-up. Post-intervention, they also took part in recorded interviews that were analysed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Findings were then synthesised to develop a comprehensive understanding of their overall experience.Findings Final data synthesis revealed five themes: participant anxiety decreased (reliable for all participants); the faulty self; improved positive compassionate attitudes; increased sense of common humanity; and mindful distraction techniques.Research limitations/implications This research paper offers in-depth analysis of three participants’ experiences rather than reporting in less detail about a larger number of participants. The self-compassion scale required considerable support and reasonable adaptation to be used with these clients.Originality/value Only two other studies have explored the use of CFT with people with intellectual disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20441282
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Advances in Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 127270785
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-07-2017-0030