Evaluation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Mothers of Children and Youth with Autism SpectrumDisorder
| Autor: | Kelly Bryce, Johanna K. Lake, Kenneth Fung, Lee Steel, Yona Lunsky |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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050103 clinical psychology
medicine.medical_specialty Health (social science) Mindfulness Social Psychology Public health 05 social sciences Psychological intervention Experimental and Cognitive Psychology medicine.disease Acceptance and commitment therapy Autism spectrum disorder Intervention (counseling) mental disorders Developmental and Educational Psychology medicine Autism 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Social isolation medicine.symptom Psychology Applied Psychology 050104 developmental & child psychology Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Mindfulness. 9:1110-1116 |
| ISSN: | 1868-8535 1868-8527 |
| Popis: | Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face high levels of stress. While there have been interventions for parents of children with ASD targeting their parenting skills, there have been fewer studies that aim to target the psychological or physical well-being of the mothers themselves. This study included mothers of children with ASD to cofacilitate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to other mothers of children with ASD. The intervention consisted of one evening session and a full-day workshop, followed by a refresher session 1 month later. Of the 33 mothers that enrolled in the study, 29 attended all three sessions and completed the outcome measures. Significant changes were observed over time in terms of depression, stress, social isolation and physical health scores. Post hoc analyses showed reductions in stress and depression and improvements in physical health which were maintained at follow-up. Results suggest that a brief parent-facilitated ACT group intervention may be effective in improving the mental and physical health of mothers of children with ASD. |
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