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A Systematic Review of Community Psychosocial Group Interventions for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Conditions
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Bourne, Jane; Harrison, Toni Leigh; Wigham, Sarah; Morison, Cindy-Jo; Hackett, Simon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: People with intellectual disabilities have a high risk of developing mental ill-health. Treatment is often neglected and diagnosis is misattributed to a person's disability. Standard psychosocial interventions can improve a person's well-being. This review aimed to understand what interventions are being delivered, any benefits, and…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Group Therapy, Intervention, Adults
Group Cognitive Behavioural Treatment for Anxiety in Autistic Adolescents with Intellectual Disability: A Pilot and Feasibility Study
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Blakeley-Smith, Audrey; Meyer, Allison T.; Boles, Richard E.; Reaven, Judy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability evidence significant anxiety. This study aimed to adapt a group cognitive behaviour therapies (CBT) programme designed for youth with ASD and anxiety to meet the cognitive, communication, and behavioural needs of adolescents with intellectual disability, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Group Therapy, Anxiety
Stories of People Who Have Attended a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Support Group in a Secure Intellectual Disability Service
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Tallentire, Liz; Smith, Matthew; David, Lee; Roberts, Adam; Bruce; Morrow, Sarah; Withers, Paul; Smith, Ian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: This research is about people who have intellectual disabilities and live in a secure hospital. It is about a group of people who meet at a support group. The support group is for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Methods: These people with intellectual disabilities helped with planning, doing, and telling other…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Intellectual Disability, Social Support Groups, Personal Narratives
Men with Intellectual Disabilities Who Have Attended Sex Offender Treatment Groups: A Follow-up
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Heaton, Kathryn M.; Murphy, Glynis H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: There have been a number of studies of treatment for men with intellectual disabilities and sexually abusive behaviour but few follow-up studies. Our aim was to follow up men with intellectual disabilities who had attended group cognitive behavioural treatment (CBT) for sexually abusive behaviour. Method Thirty-four men (from seven…
Descriptors: Males, Mental Retardation, Sexual Abuse, Group Therapy
Referrals to an Intellectual Disability Psychotherapy Service in an Inner City Catchment Area--A Retrospective Case Notes Study
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Parkes, Geosrgina; Mukherjee, Raja A. S.; Karagianni, Efthalia; Attavar, Rajnish; Sinason, Valerie; Hollins, Sheila – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: The aims were to identify referral characteristics and outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities referred to a psychodynamic psychotherapy service. Materials and Methods: A retrospective case notes review of anonymized data relating to 100 sequential patient episodes. Results: A total of 81 people out of 100 with a range of…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Urban Areas, Psychotherapy, Daily Living Skills