Emotional logic development profiles - validating the benefits and safety of emotional logic training

Validation of the Emotional Logic Development Profile (ELDP) as a measure of improvements in emotional literacy and well-being resulting from emotional logic (EL) training; a programme designed to improve emotional literacy and reduce depression and anxiety.

A general adult population sample was recruited to obtain normative ELDP data, from which clinically significant change, reliability and psychometric properties could be assessed against a patient sample. This consisted of 53 patients at a UK primary care medical practice who were offered EL while on a waiting list for other psychological therapies. Patients completed the PHQ-9, GAD-7 and ELDP at initial and two-month follow-up sessions. ELDP factor structure and sensitivity were assessed, and semistructured follow-up interviews provided additional qualitative data on acceptability.

PHQ-9, GAD-7 and ELDP all showed significant improvements between pre- and post-EL measurement. The ELDP appears unidimensional, provides additional information to the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 and is sensitive to change. Furthermore, 17% of patients showed reliable, clinically significant improvements in ELDP scores. General practice (GP) consultations and medication use both significantly reduced.

The ELDP reliably measures ELs impact on reducing depression and anxiety. Further evaluation of EL viability for wider use in primary care, and in other age groups, may prove beneficial.