CFT & people with intellectual disabilities
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Hardiman, Mark, Willmoth, Corrina and Walsh, J. 2018. CFT & people with intellectual disabilities. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities. 12 (1), pp. 44-56. https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-07-2017-0030
Authors | Hardiman, Mark, Willmoth, Corrina and Walsh, J. |
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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. 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. 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. 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. Only two other studies have explored the use of CFT with people with intellectual disabilities. |
Journal | Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities |
Journal citation | 12 (1), pp. 44-56 |
ISSN | 2044-1282 |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | Emerald |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-07-2017-0030 |
Web address (URL) | https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-07-2017-0030 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 01 Feb 2018 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 21 May 2018 |
Accepted | 17 Nov 2017 |
Accepted | 17 Nov 2017 |
Copyright information | © 2018 Emerald |
License | All rights reserved |
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