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Elisabeth Jane Goad1, Kayleigh Parker1
1Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities : JOID
|July 2, 2020
Summary
Compassion-focused therapy helps individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues reduce self-criticism. This therapy approach improved self-perception and compassion in participants, proving its clinical usefulness.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Mental Health
Background:
- Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) often face mental health challenges, including significant self-criticism and shame.
- Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a recognized approach for addressing negative self-perceptions and promoting self-compassion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of two CFT-based groups on self-perception and compassion in adults with ID.
- To assess the adaptability and clinical utility of CFT for this population.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods design was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative data.
- Participants engaged in CFT-based group sessions designed to foster self-compassion.
Main Results:
- Participants reported increased levels of self-compassion by the end of the study.
- Overall self-perception improved, with participants viewing themselves more favorably.
- Understanding of core CFT concepts was enhanced, reinforcing previous findings.
Conclusions:
- CFT is an adaptable and clinically useful therapeutic modality for people with intellectual disabilities experiencing mental health difficulties.
- The findings support the integration of CFT into services supporting individuals with ID to address self-criticism and shame.
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