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Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Group Recreational Activity for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial
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Hesselmark, Eva; Plenty, Stephanie; Bejerot, Susanne – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Although adults with autism spectrum disorder are an increasingly identified patient population, few treatment options are available. This "preliminary" randomized controlled open trial with a parallel design developed two group interventions for adults with autism spectrum disorders and intelligence within the normal range: cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Group Counseling, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Group and Individual Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Using Cognitive Therapy and Exposure Plus Response Prevention: A 2-Year Follow-Up of Two Randomized Trials
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Whittal, Maureen L.; Robichaud, Melisa; Thordarson, Dana S.; McLean, Peter D. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
Relatively little is known about the long-term durability of group treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and contemporary cognitive treatments. The current study investigated the 2-year follow-up results for participants who completed randomized trials of group or individual treatment and received either cognitive therapy (CT) or…
Descriptors: Prevention, Cognitive Restructuring, Therapy, Depression (Psychology)
The Impact of Group-as-a-Whole Work on Anxiety and Depression in a Severely Mentally Ill Population
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Semmelhack, Diana J.; Hazell, Clive; Hoffman, William – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2008
This study explored the impact of a group-as-a-whole processing group on 11 severely mentally ill adult clients residing in a long term care facility over 30 weeks. Participants were evaluated for the effect of the group on anxiety and depression, using the Beck Depression Index (BDI-II) and the Beck Anxiety Index (BAI). This longitudinal study…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Health Services, Program Effectiveness
Group Therapy with Older Adults in Long-Term Care Settings: Research and Clinical Cautions and Recommendations.
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Weiss, Julia C. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1994
Describes study utilizing an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) in comparing efficacy of cognitive group therapy with life review group therapy with older adults in long-term care settings. Discusses research and clinical cautions with this population. Outlines suggested recommendations and a treatment protocol. Includes 10 references. (Author/CRR)
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Cognitive Restructuring, Group Counseling, Long Term Care