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MacDonald, Dee – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2016
Background: Adults with mild or moderate learning difficulties identified a need for more opportunities to access appropriate emotional support. Materials and Methods: A narrative literature review was undertaken. Factors associated with dealing with emotional unrest, such as self-esteem/self-awareness, a person's attitude to having learning…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Mild Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, Self Esteem
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Stuart, Simon; Graham, Christopher D.; Butler, Sarah – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2014
A substantial body of literature exists concerning the adaptation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for people with learning disabilities. However, it is possible that cognitive approaches have been prioritised at the expense of behavioural techniques that are simpler and more effective. This case conceptualisation considers a behaviourally focused…
Descriptors: Females, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Mild Disabilities
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Pestana, Claudio – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2015
This qualitative study aimed to add to the research on the self-concept of adults with mild learning disabilities and to generate a deeper understanding of their self-perceptions rather than draw generalised quantitative conclusions. Eight adults diagnosed with mild learning disabilities receiving support from a supported living project were…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Mild Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Individual Characteristics